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Bradhurst 0446 MAURICE HOENIG OPTOMETRIST and OPTICIAN Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted 2813 SEVENTH AVENUE Bet. 125th & 186th Sts., New York Hours: 9 A. M. to 10 P. M. Friday: 9 A. M. to 6.80 P. M. Professional Announcement Tel. Bradhurst 1322 Dr. KELLY MILLER, Jr. Physician and Surgeon Physical Therapy 2376 SEVENTH AVENUE Near 139th St., New York Office Hours, 12 to 2 and 7 to 9 P.M. and by appointment Maurice Hunter -- Creative Model MEN express the beauty they see in various ways. The sculptor chisels shapes of strength and symmetry from formless stone while the painter employs a combination of line and color to reproduce the loveliness of nature. Maurice Hunter's medium is his own body. He poses for men who paint and create things of beauty in stone and bronze. But posing for artists is not a unique calling, for hundreds follow it in every great art center. Hunter's distinction has been earned by his ability to fall in with the mood of the artist, his faculty for making his body eloquent with the idealization the artist is striving to depict. His ability to express the inner spirit of a subject while simulating the desired outward pose had won him the title—The Creative Model. A score of famous painters, cartoonists and sculptors, as well as hundreds of art students know him by that title. THE MUSICIAN MAURICE HUNTER, most famous of our artist's models in one of his many interesting poses. Courtesy of Whiteley-Broadway Studios To entertain, intrigue and delight you—the 1929 promise of the interstate Tattler. Maurice Hunter Men express the beauty they chisels shapes of strength and the painter employs a combination of loveliness of nature. Maurice Hunter poses for men who paint and bronze. But posing for artists is low it in every great art center. By his ability to fall in with the making his body eloquent with the deplct. His ability to express the lating the desired outward pose Model. A score of famous painters as hundreds of art students know. MAURICE HUNTER, most famous of his many interesting poses. It was Thomas Beer who said that the characters of fiction are not invented but discovered. If this is true it must be equally true that the artists who employ Maurice Hunter must discover at least a part of the originality and beauty they are seeking in his eloquence of face and body. In this sense the "Creative Model" becomes a co-partner of the artists. He makes posing an art. Having won a reputation which promotes a constant demand for his services in every art center in the East, Hunter looks back on an interesting career. He was born in Dutch Gulana and his first employment was as a chore boy in a hospital in his native colony. Later he became a cabin boy in various ships and finally sailed on one bound for New York. The lure of the world metropolis had already reached him while he was cruising the Carribean, and when he landed on the docks of New York he decided to remain in the city. Here he obtained employment as a waiter, then as an eleva- The Interstate Jattler tor boy. It was not until he had been in America two years that he became a model. One of his earliest experiences as a model almost persuaded him to abandon the calling. He was posing for an artist in Boston in the middle of a New England winter. There was a warm fire in the room when the sitting began but as the artist worked away at his canvas the fire burned itself out and the room grew cold. The painter was absorbed in his work and fully clothed, so he did not notice the falling temperature of the room. But hunter, who was posing in the nude, nearly froze. Nevertheless he would not disturb the artist by calling his attention to the fact that the fire was out. On another occasion Hunter was engaged to pose as an Arab Sheik. He takes great pride in owning his costumes. He had never required an Arab's outfit before and to purchase one cost him $29.80 of his last thirty dollars. For several days after that he slept in subway trains because he The Solution ::: By Edgar M. Grey did not want to ask the artist he was working for to give him an advance. A month later a dog chewed the costume to shreds. One of the reasons why his services are so much in demand is because he experiences no difficulty in representing various types. He easily poses as a Mexican, Arab, Hindu or Turk. Although his color is darkest brown he has successfully posed as a Caucasian. He is 5 ft. 11 in. tall and weighs 165 lbs. stripped, and he possesses extraordinary endurance. He sometimes poses as long as fourteen to sixteen hours a day. His ability to get "action" into a pose is remarkable. Recently he had posed as a woman for a number of pictures in a popular magazine. Most of his work has been done as a model for magazine illustrations, and he had posed for artists working for the following publications: McCall's Magazine, Crisis, Women's Home Companion, Country Gentleman, Liberty, Good House Keeping and Colliers. He has also posed for the illustrations for a large number of stories and books, among them "Don Carless," by Rex Beach; "Tom-Tom," by Vandercook; "Moby Dick," by Herman Melville. Artists who have employed him include Charles Dana Gibson, Daniel Chester French, Frank Godwin, Dean Cornwell and Eugene Savage; also the sculptors John Flannagan and Onorio (Continued on page 14) Child Mothers in Harlem THE number of children under the age of eighteen, who are becoming mothers of children, in Harlem annually, is to say the least appalling. We have come across so many cases of this sort that we are of the opinion that the time has arrived when the social organizations in the community should be aroused to action in this matter. Recently in the Heights Court there came one particular case, of child motherhood which, to say the least was lamentable. This case was that of a child of the age of twelve who should be a mother within three months (this was on December 18th, 1928), and the Children's Society had brought a blind colored man of the age of forty-five to court, charged with the crime of rape, in connection with the girl. *** According to the testimony of officer Roderick of the Society, the man had confessed to the act, of being responsible for the condition of pregnancy of the child. He had been a roomer in the home of the parents of the child, before he was stricken blind, and had received many acts of kindness from the mother of the girl. He subsequently purchased a newspaper stand, and was able thereby to maintain his room. The mother of the child was compelled to go out to work each day, and the girl was left in the care of the blind man. The girl testified that, the blind man had given her money, and from time to time had treated her to certain articles of food and clothing. In the month of July last, the man induced her by threats and entreaty to have improper relations with him. The result was that the child became pregnant. The Court gave it as his opinion (Magistrate Flood) that an operation should be per- ALVIN J. MOSES, Editor. Edgecombe 6661. Entered as second-class Vol. V. No. 9. Friday, March 1, 1929 For the Service-and Others The Dorrance Brooks Harlem Post of the Wars announce the reorganizations of its announcement explains that the women's patriotic, fraternal and educational order the national department of the Veterans Endorsed by the United States Government. Women and daughters of men who served on waters or in any war, rebellion or insurrection has issued a campaign badge or able to membership. Women relatives of deceased, are invited to attend a meeting at the post for Thursday evening. February the meeting will be held at 69 West 139th. Announcement are "fourteen points" or oblige Brooks Post and the national organization vigorously campaigning for pensions for all viewed and orphaned dependents, better housed veterans and real civil service preferen. V. F. W. is not a narrowly selfish one part of the organization. In these days when able to whimper about conditions in Haiti, Europe the viewpoint of the V. F. W. is continued developmnte of the Citizens' Mill and the creation of a naval training camp leading to adequate national defence are in the program of the organization. Obviously post is prepared to insist on the participa- ts in whatever benefits accrue from this of it as is enacted into law. To Ladies of the Service-and Others The officers of the Dorrance Brooks Harlem Post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars announce the reorganizations of its women's auxiliary. The announcement explains that the women's auxiliary of the post is a patriotic, fraternal and educational organization chartered by the national department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and indorsed by the United States Government. Mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of men who served on foreign soil, in hostile waters or in any war, rebellion or insurrection for which the Government has issued a campaign badge or service clasp are eligible to membership. Women relatives of service men, living or deceased, are invited to attend a meeting called by the officers of the post for Thurdsay evening, February 28th, at 8:15 p. m. The meeting will be held at 69 West 139th Street, Apartment 6. Appended to the announcement are "fourteen points" or objectives of the Dorrance Brooks Post and the national organization. The V. F. W. is vigorously campaigning for pensions for all veterans and their widowed and orphaned dependents, better hospital facilities for disabled veterans and real civil service preference for ex-service men. The program of the V. F. W. is not a narrowly selfish one restricted to the interests of the organization. In these days when it seems to be fashionable to whimper about conditions in Haiti, Nicaragua and middle Europe the viewpoint of the V. F. W. is wholesomely patriotic. Continued developmnte of the Citizens' Military Training Camps and the creation of a naval training camp and other measures leading to adequate national defence are included in the legislative program of the organization. Obviously the Dorrance Brooks Post is prepared to insist on the participation of colored veterans in whatever benefits accrue from this legislation or as much of it as is enacted into law. formed both upon the man and the child. Of course the law does not permit this. * * * From actual records which we have kept in respect to this subject, we are able to report that within the past year, there were more than seventy cases of Harlem children under the age of 16 who became mothers. In one of the district schools, just before the last school period before graduation, nine girls were dismissed from school classes because of this condition. Now sometime ago, we made a rather minute study of the conditions surrounding this phenomenon, and we have come to the conclusion that, while the general low economic conditions which confront the Harlem parent is to blame, the specific reason, may be determined to be the laxity in morals on the part of the generality of parents (both male and female). No mother worthy of the name will permit her child the latitude which appears to be the common privilege of the average Harlem child. *** When it is realized that, according to the published reports of the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, more than seventy-two per cent of these children, who are taken under its supervision, for child motherhood, suffer from venereal diseases, of one kind or another, we are compelled to decide that, the practices which lead up to pregnancy, on the part of the children, were practices of long standing. It is certain, that the boys and girls of Harlem are no worse than the boys and girls of other communities and races; the reason for this terrible situation is to be found in the fact that mothers exhibit too little concern about the comings and goings of their children. Time is the most essential element in opportunity—without opportunity, To be smart, sophisticated and clever—the 1929 policy of the Interstate Tattler. evils of any kind may be escaped. Mothers should time the children; they should make children give account of their whereabouts. This of course, is a rather difficult task, when it is taken into consideration that, most Harlem parents are working parents. But a little system, and a little more interest would serve to reduce the present dangers. There are on the avenues and streets of Harlem men (we use this noun for the want of another word) who, loiter on the way as the children go to and come from school with the deliberate intent to despoil them. These filthy persons whose entire purpose in life is to destroy, stand about the highways with the tacit consent of the police, and they tempt the young and innocent, into the snares of their worthless lives. They should be driven from the confines of our community; the citizenry should resolve itself into a committee to purge the streets of these vampires! The clubs of the police and the shoe-tips of the plain citizen, should be their lot. Harlem must beprotected from such mean vermin. Parents should teach their children not to readily accept rides in autos, treats of candy and lunches, ribbons and jewelry. They should teach them to accept pocket change, only from the parents, and not from men who gladly give these to the young. *** We are now on the road toward the institutionalizing of Harlem; we have passed the migrant stage; we are nof a closely knit community. The ills of one member of the community are the common ills of all of us; we now owe feality to each other; we are the keeper of every last one of ourselves. The Marriage Bureau is not the place to try to cure the ills of our community; the courts vent their spleens upon those who are caught within their net; the social worker throws up his hands in despair, and the problem remains the same. It is just as important that, we drive the mean man and woman from our midst as it is the (Continued on page 13) Mary Louise SALMAN CARMEN MARSHALL, one of the fascinating revelers at the house rent party in "Harlem", Broadway's latest sensation. CHARLOTTE FLYNN, popular young member of Kansas City's younger set. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Flynn, Morticians. Courtesy of Williams Stuod 10 ```markdown ``` Q L I L I A N FAIRLEY, another charming member. of the Rapp-Thurman melodrama. Harlem, which according to N i g h t h a wk, "should pack'em in until Gabriel blows his horn." revelers at the sensation. ```markdown ``` MALVINA DABNEY, talented daughter of Dr. Ardelle Dabney, who gives one of the most perfect performances of "Harlem". Malina is cast as the janitor's laughter. CHARLOTTE younger set. She Morticians. ```markdown ``` THE INTER-STATE TATTLER THE LOVE OF A WOMAN Social Snapshots Geraldyn Dismond WASHINGTON'S Birthday started with a "eat, drink and be merry" for everybody, in different ways—and ended with whoopee. At 2 P. M., a very early hour indeed, the Renaissance Casino was jam up—for wasn't this to be a gala afternoon, what with the Kappa Alpha Psi, composed of Harold Gibbs, Nat Trammell, Irving Homer, Robert Stevens, Lucius Collier, Merrill Work, captain, Lawrence Hunt, Milton Weston, Blanchard Baker, Charles Collier, George Taylor and James A. Johnson, manager, meeting the Phi Beta Sigma's, Bob Drain, captain, James W. Johnson, manager, William Bartlett, Nathaniel Smith, Edward Brown, Victor Archer, Maurice Weeks, "Bill" Handy, Sidney Hardy, D. D. Turpeon, "Stretch" Gardner, Allen Avery, and Bob Saunders. This in itself was a drawing card, for everybody seems to be for the Sigma's (can't blame them much—with all the nice looking lads they have on that team).. Another attraction was the dancing program, and in this—they arranged it so that this feature took place before and after the game. Vernon Andrades' orchestra furnished the dreamiest music you ever heard, and the dancers simply danced their way into Heaven. * * * By the time the whistle blew for the game, the Casino was packed right down to a hat. Crowds even hung over the balcony railings to get an eyeful at that game. The Sigmas pronounced themselves winner right from the start. Those boys can play. Captain Drain played right out of this world, and he CAN make the basket. With fancy turns and all. He was hurt for awhile, but got right up and back on the job. There is a little fellow on the team who deserves mention. I can't think of his name, but he was number 4, and everybody knows of whom. I am speaking. The Kappas put up a very gallant fight, especially in the last half, but were no match for the Sigmas. The game ended as it had begun, gloriously glorious, with the score 36-24 in favor of the Sigmas. We take off our hats to the Sigmas for winning the game, to the Kappas for the glorious fight which they put up, to both teams for giving such a splendid show of this sport to the patrons, to Coach Norris for turning out such a fine team, to the managers who helped make this game a gala one, in fact, it was splendid, just that, that's all. * * * And Connie's Inn was tight like that, for on Washington's Birthday afternoon around four-fifteen not another soul could have gained admittance into that divine little place. A truly bachchanalian affair. But, how could it be otherwise? Hiram Lodge always sees to it that their guests are entertained, and how! And such a congenial party! Everybody greeting everyone, introductions. And about five o'clock the amber water had taken its effect and that settled it. Nearly everyone was walking with his head above the clouds, despite the fact that Connie's is one flight down. While the revelers were taking a much needed rest from dancing and what not, that flexible terpsichorean monickered "Snake Hips" wriggled and writhed to a fare-you-well. And though the spectators clamored for more, he did give no more. Seen through the maze of cigarette smoke and the mist that was caused by ga-ga liquid, were Mayme Julian, Mayme Chisholm, Andrew Bishop, Alphonse Tribbet, Wilhemina "Tudy" Adams, Carlotta Grant, Reginald Grant, Charles Bradford, Ruth Norwood, Ethel LaVar, Mrs. Sherman, McCleary Stinnette, Rose Knox Ellis, the Frank Brighthaufts, Augusta Brown, Chuck Jones, the Eduardo Castros, Marshall Rosses, Lila Hart and the new Mrs. De Comathier, Lester Poindexter, the Jimmy "Chief" Williamses, Gertrude Williams, Lebert Lezama, Wilma Mason Greenlee, Wilhemina Adams, Gussie Bishop, Frank Shipley, Dr. Ernest Donnelson, Ona Carey, Charlie Cotton, Bob Slater, L. S. Gonzales, and scores of others. But who could remember everybody? * * * A birthday can be a thing of joy, especially if the day is to be celebrated in a Ketcham-Fielding manner. By that I mean, if you send out elegant invitations, decorate the Walker Studio in red and white, set up a banquet table in the same colors and with a center piece of red and white carnations, have bushels of chicken salad and punch; and an orchestra that is out of this world. For that is the way George Ketcham and Clarence Fielding made whoopee on their birthday—last Wednesday evening. We came early and stayed until the last minute, in fact, we were put out with the lights. But what with the dancing, the eating and the sipping, it was a gay party and you couldn't blame us for not wanting to part with it. The merrymakers included the John Johnsons, Elizabeth Fisher, Bessie Seabrook, the Pinders, Dr. and Mrs. Louis Corbin, Dr. and Mrs. N. Benson, Almena Dazey, Mrs. Harry Dazey, Olivia Shipp, Sadie Eniver, the J. Tomlinsons, Carl Wilson, Pauline Jackson, Ted Thompson, Carrol Boyd, Gene Ramey, Capt. Otto Steadman, the William Camptons, the Battices, Gene Noisettes, Lula Chandler, Bob Abernathy, Cyril Reed, the Sam Browns, Blanch Dunn, Arthur Cherry, Katie Durham, Lottie Tyler, Clinton Moore, the P. Burneys, Stella Nathan, James Butts, Joe Evans, William Pugh, Arthur Mills, Freda Jackson, Peter Leynn, the M. Taylors, Alice Patterson, Arthur Norse, Estelle Hemsley, Florence Johnson, Jack Kidd, Donald Kickham, Dr. Kelly Miller, Jr., Steward Sevan, Geraldine Dismond, Bertha Lambert, Gus Simmons, Jeanette and Georgiana Ketcham, Cr. Sippens, Fannie Webb, Edith Rose, Fred Knight, Martin L. Perkins, Leonard Matthews, Bessie Williams, Mrs. Willie Williams, Dick Huff and Mrs. M Green. * * * Half of the Ketcham-Fields party stopped in the Dixie Democratic Club Wednesday night. What a charming place! My word! *** Eva Miller entertained at bridge last Tuesday afternoon at the Jack and Jill Studio in honor of Laura Tyler Boone of Chicago who has been in New York during the illness of her aunt, Mrs. Bert Williams. Bridge and a delicious collation were enjoyed by Lottie Haven, Maude Ferguson, Daisy Reid, Bert Crumpler, Mattie Bowe, Estelle Johnstone, Estelle Castro, Etta Cachemaille, Adele Kenerly, Lydia Brooks, Arlene Hudnell, Alice Johnson, Elsie Thomas, Ossie Gardeen, Lottie Tyler, Eunice Shreeves, Mabel Robinson, Celestine Sampson, Hattie Murray, Cornelia Carter, Viola Hamey, Marvin Ray, Georgia Lane, Hattie Dyson, and Harriet McCleary. * * * Jimmie and his "Gang" lived up to their reputation at the Renaissance Casino last Tuesday evening. Jimmie, as you will recognize, is none other than Chief Williams of the Grand Central's many Red Caps. But he assumed the role of stepfather on Tuesday night and with his chosen few staged a righteous Formal Mid-Winter Whoopee. Each lady was given a souvenir. Among the many present were the Ford Dabneys, Percy Browns, Jesse Battles, Marvin Leonards, F. S. Grants, Mamie Julien, Essie Ready Donawa, Mamie L. Briggs, Stretch Grant, Carlotta Grant, the James H. Thomases, "Bo-Jangles" Robinson, Thelesie Thomas, Carrie Payne, Charles St. Luce, Carrie Haywood, the Rufus Bairds, Wilma Greenlea, the A. Clayton Demings, the John C. Hawkinses, the Leo F. Nearons, Bessie Freeman, the William J. Carters, the Theodore Reids, the James Ravenels, Ruth Cantwell, Chic Brooks, James Capers, Cornella Prettyman. Sara C. Butler, the William Balleys, Prince Smiths, James N. Andersons, the Jimmie Williamses, Gertrude Williams, Gomes Whitfield, Milton Chapman, Dr. Marshall Ross, Florence Harris, Pauline Hackney, Dr. J. H. H. Riley, Hunter Garrett, the John Pierces, John Campbell, and Bessie Bearden. 串串串 Hilda Offley Thompson returned to her home in the Dunbar Gardens, from Seattle, Washington, where she has been residing for the past eight months. *** The Nation's Capital sent up Marie Wilson, Hallie Queen Jackson, and Rhetta Clifford to represent it over the Washington holiday. *** Bessle Miller gave a delightful informal bonvoyage party Wednesday night for her illustrious husband, F. E. Miller, who has sailed for London to join his partner. Aubrey Lyles. * * * Salem Tutt Whitney and J. Homer Tutt have organized the Harlem Little Theatre Art Guild which is housed in the playhouse under the Savoy Ballroom. ★ ★ ★ The Cotton Club Boys dance Friday morning was too tight. Not the crush they had during the Christmas Holidays, but that is easily accounted for because they didn't give us an "ad." (Laugh that off!) However, those of us who did turn out enjoyed it. Charlie Johnson of Small's Paradise fame, alternated with the Duke, and the music was a wow! Even George Morris was out, with, I think, the cute Hyacinth. Also saw Paul Bass, Mejico, Dr. Perky Perkinson, Gay Ingram, Coleman Willis, McCleary Stinnette, Fannle Fiall, Charlie Johnson, Dr. Kelly Miller, Lebert Lezama, Cora and Edna Lewis, Harry Henley, Billy Sills, Hanston Sims, Billie Cain, Mae Howard, Eunice Brooks, and some more and more and more. *** The William P. Armsteads entertained last Sunday at dinner in honor of Major and Mrs. W. H. Jackson. Mrs. Jackson left for an extensive tour of the coast on Wednesday. The William H. Hollands, Lieut. Robert H. Frazier, Lydia Winters of Hunter College, Arthur King, Mrs. H. Harvey, and the Roy Garrisons of Washington, who are house guests of the Armsteads, enjoyed a very elaborate and sumptuous dinner. * * * Mrs. Mollie G. Langford, District Supt. of S. S. A. M. E. Zion, New Jersey Conference, prominent in social and religious circles of New Jersey, was the principal speaker at the Fifth Annual Women's Day Program held at Grace Congretional Church of Harlem February 24th. Her subject was "Light," and was a very interesting and forceful one. Brief, but logical and far-reaching. While in New York, she was the guest of her sister, Mrs. L. V. Douglas of 2340 Seventh Ave., and nieces, Helen and Anne. She left for Red Bank, her home town, where she will be on the program of the Parent-Teachers Association of the Junior High School of Red Bank, being the only colored person who will be on the program for the occasion. Mrs. Langford is also President of the Musical Federation of Red Bank. * * * Bernia Austin, leader of Harlem's smart set, entertained in her inimitable and sumptuous manner Saturday evening in honor of her house guests Marie Wilson of Washington and Ruth Dean of Philadelphia. The party started with bridge and later on, the men folks joined the group for dancing. The following ladies were present: Corine Wright, Eunice Carter, Minnie Patterson, Hattie Roberts, Jeanette Colon, Fannie Harper, Dorothy Reed, Jennie Hansen, Dora Day, Violet Sinclair, Rhea Finley, Grace Kellogg, Nettie Black, Bessye Bearden, Mamie Anderson-Pratt, Marie Griffin, Evelyn Mahood, Bessie Miller, Hardenia Mahood, Laura Thomas, Percy Mae Lewis, Louise Johnson, Etta Cannon, Etheline Face, Jennie Johnson, Sadie Tandy, Olga Hamilton, Lottie Cooper, Fannie Curtis, Blanche Wright, Ethel Lowry, Blanche Miller, W. L. Aldridge, Marie Dayton, Adah Howell, Daisy Reed, Laura Smith, Lucille Washington, Kitty Mars, Gertrude Norris, Lettie Simms and Florence Norman. Frank T. Wilson, national secretary of Student Work of the Y. M. C. A. arrived Tuesday on the Ile de France. He sailed October 25th for India to attend the World Federation of Student Councils which opened at Mysore, December 1st. Mr. Wilson made a tour of the principal cities of India, Bagdad, Damascus, Jerusalem and Europe. The Federation meets in America in 1931. Max Yergen was re-elected a member of the executive council. ```markdown ``` Among the first-nighters at "Harlem" were the Cecil McPhersons, Grace Boyd of Atlantic City, Harold Jackman, Richmond Barthe, Helene Grant, the Clayton Demings, Donald Heywood, Lena Brighthauf, Clarence Tisdale, Mildred Hudgins, Harry Smith, Anne Braxton, Bert Hicks, Chink David Watkins, Chappy Gardner, the Wiley Wilsons, Marie Wilson of Washington, Gertie Moore, Percy Mae Harris, Gertrude Mars, Kittie Mars, Blanche Wright, Skeeter Gorham, Willic Walker and Lady Nicotine. * * * Lottie Tyler spent the week end in Atlantic City visiting friends and listening to the wild ocean waves. 串串串 The column extends sympathy to Dr. S. H. Pottinger whose beloved wife, Isabelle Pottinger, died Thursday after a brief illness. Services were held at St. Martin's Chapel Saturday evening at eight o'clock. * * * The Sheridan Brusseauxs of Chicago spent one night in Harlem. Fancy that! The lovely Ethel (what a beautiful lady!), was being rushed about by Lillian Sharpe, her hostess, and the one night was dedicated to the Blackbirds. * * * the carbeck club bal masque at rockland palace, thursday night, was, ma chere, what you promised—unusual, different and unique. it brought out le beau monde blanc by the thousands and a half dozen of le beau monde noir. and did we enjoy it? we did. * * * Mr. and Mrs. Milton H. Everett were at home to their friends on George Washington's Birthday at an informal Tea in honor of Mrs. A. B. Lucas of Washington, D. C. A sumptuous menu was served of endives, cocktails, chicken ala king, peas and carrots, finger rolls, demi tasse, punch and salted nuts. Among those present were Mrs. Richard Evans, mother of Mrs. Evert of Mt. Clair, N. J., Lottie Haven, Flushing, L. I., Sara Delegall, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Babinn, Jamaice, L. I., May Evans, Mrs. J. L. Shields, W. D. Olley, Miss A. Olley, J. A. Pringle, A. S. Carter, Robert J. Douglass, Lyda Boyd, Sadie Meyers, Mr. and Mrs. L. Craig, Jessie Hasten, Mr. and Mrs. William Gibbs, Caybrook, Conn. --- The popular Evelyn Laney was the guest of honor at a breakfast, early Saturday morning at the home of the Warren Joneses in Bordentown. The party was a sequel to the Bachelor-Benedict annual formal at Trenton. Around the table were: The Gaylord Howells of New Brunswick, Lebarr Pottses and Mercer L. Lewises of Philly, James Moore and Albert Coron, and Lewis Howard of New York, Fannie Howard of Bordentown, the Berkeley Millses and Arthur Moore of Princeton, N. J., Gertrude Thornton, Catherine Johnson, Charles Allen, Bessie Nelms and George Hill of Trenton. * * * Edward Perry (and all the Porgyltes) has returned bearing gifts. Mine was a ritzy box of stationery. n n n Sadye Chase has come back from the Islands. Arrived Monday at noon. Looks marvelous. And why shouldn't she? Welcome home! We had the sunshine out to greet you! * * * The Eduardo Castros had one of their famous Spanish dinners Monday evening in honor of Etna Frye of Springfield, Ohio, and Laura Tyler Boone of Chicago. The Enrique Cachemailles, James Williamses of Corona, Rose Ellis, Rena Lewis, Beatrice Taylor, Harry Anderson, Joseph Marone and Lady Nicotine were the fortunate guests, and the food and vin rouge were so plentiful that wheel chairs had to be used to move them from the table. ```markdown ``` The annual Turf Club banquet Saturday night was all that we expected On The Cover Courtesy of Vithana "A Mysterious Beauty" Can you guess who this charming damsel is? - adjust your thinking cap, for it will mean much to the one who can recall where they saw this face, the city she resides in, etc. A year's subscription to the INTER-STATE TATTLER America's Great Pictorial Weekly, - FREE - is the magnet. and then some. As usual it was held at the Walker Studio and was the last word in elegance. Lena Halsey, regal and charming, was hostess for Casper Holstein, president, and between them, the guests, who numbered several hundred, were entertained most royally. Fancy paper hats, confetti, noise makers and streamers added an especial festive note, and each lady was presented with a doe skin vanity case, trimmed with cut steel beads and fully equipped. *** Bertha Des Verney sponsored her 4th Annual Bohemian Banquet Saturday evening at her studio for the benefit of the G. U. H. Aside from the dancing, and the atmosphere that costumes always lend, (it was a costume party), there was an excellent musical program and five speakers—Hon. Pope Billup, Bessye Bearden, John Sanderlin, Thomas Barker, and Mme. Sarah J. Whittaker, founder of G. U. H. ** The Gaylord Howells and Berkeley Millses came over Sunday to take in the Cotton Club, and Pods and Jerry's. Evelyn Laney was their guide. --- Nathalie Macklin's School Party and dance which was held in the assembly rooms of the New York Academy of Business last Thursday, was the largest and most successful affair of the Academy season. Miss Macklin proved herself to be a superb hostess and this, together with the fact that at the suggestion of Miss Macklin, other students brought along refreshments which amounted to a table full of good things to eat, account for the success of her party. Among those present were: Elizabeth Oggs, Myra Macklin, Robert Heins, Gabriel Lowe, Harold Thrope, Marie Campbell, Helen Ray, Robert Justice, Jr., Ellsworth Justice, Maybelle Coleman, L. M. Stinson, Wade S. Griffin who played excellent dance music, Marshall Coles, and Ben Skinner. The Utica Jubillee Singers, Lillian Edwards, Edna Stanley, Alfred Clemens, James Taite, Thomas Williams, Inez Hatcher of New Rochelle, Gloria Santiago, Marie Eckels and James Thomas. * * * The guests at Hotel Olga for the week included: Mr. and Mrs. Mansfield, Boston; Mr. and Mrs. R. Chapman Boston; Mr. Chas. Clove, Boston; Mr. Alfred Jones, Portchester, N. Y.; Mr. Thos. H. Skldmore, Jr., Bronxville; Mr. and Mrs. Crockett, Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. A. Farrell, Ansonia, Conn.; Miss Laura Stewart, Mt. Clair, N. J.; Miss Elizabeth Robinson, Mt. Clair, N. J.; Mr. Henry Ollver Warfield, Washington, D. C.; Mr. John Brooks, Palm Beach, Fla.; Mr. Joe Mehboe, Los Angeles, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. E. Smith, Pittsburg, h. Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Ellwood Parrish, Richmond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fields, Baltimore, Md.; Mrs. Sarah E. Blake, Plainfield, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Point, Newburgh, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. J. Williams, Atlanite City, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. H. George, Philadelphia; Mr. Wm. Lanson, Albany, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Decotia, Asbury Park; Mr. Geo. Curr, Podtsmouth, Va.; Mr. J. Butler, Washington, D. C.; Mr. G. Brown, Washington, D. C.; Miss Julia Despaigne, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jones, Baltimore, Mo.; Mr. Chas. Willis, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Benson, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Alton, Washington, D. C.; Miss L. C. Leake, Mystic Ct.; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Withers, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Mr. Geo. Martin. Atlantic City; Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Norris, Baltimore, Mo.; Mr. Howard W. Coles, Rochestre, N. Y. BROOKLYN L. S. GONZALEZ JEWELERS We keep a Complete Line of Diamonds, Watches and Jewelry at Lowest Prices in Town. 429 LENOX AVENUE Bst. 131st and 132nd Streets, NEW YORK CITY --- By Jean Louise Simon Ten Seconds After a Proposal (What she thought) My dear, I think you ought to know I fear you'd rue your married life; My dear, I think you ought to know But I'm too wise to tell you so! (What she actually said!) My dear, I think you ought to know; The answer's yes, I love you so. It's true your bank account is small, But better far than none at all Oh, I'd adore to be your wife I'll make you happy all your life. Of course, I will! You ought to know. Just set the date—I love you So! Now I suppose you have been thinking that a woman wrote the above piece of poetry, but as a matter of fact it was composed by a young man who certainly does know his facts about the weaker sex don't you think so? We like snappy poetry — here's another: I ALWAYS LOSE AN ARGUMENT BUT WHEN I GET TO BED I THINK OF ALL THE CLEVER THINGS I MIGHT AS WELL HAVE SAID * * * Miss Florence Preston of Hancock Street entertained a few of her friends at cards Thursday evening. "Flossie's" guests were: Mesdames C. Carrington, Edna Thorne, Emma McKinney Wade. Edith Owens, M. Newsome, Eva Johnston, Catherine Barr Wheeler, Daisy Skeete, Ruby Rozar, Suzanne Broughton, V. Sherwood and Lottie Elliot. *** The Brooklyn Urban League has for its new Industrial Secretary, a thoroughly competent and wide awake young man in the person of Henry E. Ashcroft. Mr. Ashcroft's very pleasing personality, alone, gets a long way towards his success. He is an alumnus of St. John's College and at present is studying law at City College of N. X. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity—treasurer of Utopian Tennis Club—and take it from us—a dandy dancer. * * * Gossip about Brooklynites—Frances Seaton, who is the niece of Mr. and Mrs. William Boyd, is one of the prettiest girls we have ever seen—and she is also one of the most popular of ```markdown ``` the debutantes in Brooklyn. She is rather tall and very fair with the most beautiful black hair any girl could ever wish for. Frances is very lovely, too—with charming manners, a delightful way of speaking and a fascinating dimple which deepens as she smiles at one in her sweet way. *** Another young one of our city is Pearl Whiting—very, very charming and exceedingly popular. I think Pearl has the sweetest disposition of any girl I know. She is rather quiet and somewhat bashful—with a friendly smile, laughing brown eyes—and brown bobbed hair. Pearl is such a wonderful dancer—her movements are so graceful—well all the Whitings are wonderful dancers. * * * Velma Gadsden is known for her vivacity and sweetness of manner. It is a rare thing to hear girls and boys in our set talk without using slang, but Velma is indeed an exception. Her English is correct at all times and she has at her command a ready flow of words. Velma is also a talented violinist having played during her four years in Girls High in the school orchestra. Having been graduated from High School, she plans to enter New York University in the fall. * * * Francis D. Crichton of Washington. D. C. and his younger brother, C. Delma Crichton of Brooklyn, are "in the public eye" with their latest inventions. The former has a very unique devise used to prevent a flag from twisting around its staff. He intends manufacturing same under the name of the Lynchburg Automatic Flagstaff manufacturing Co. The other brother's invention while along another line, is quite interesting, and serviceable. It is an ash truck used in removing ashes from houses built with cellars. With just a few turns of a crank the "trick is done." Mr. Crichton is manufacturing and selling these ash trucks on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn, where he has his work shop and office. VONKERS, N. Y., by CURTIES RUTH. * * * The biggest event in the past week without question was the annual Waldorf Dinner given at the Memorial A. M. E. Zlon Church under the auspices of Brotherhood, on the evening of Washington's birthday. This event dates back as far as the pastorage of Rev. Judd. About 200 people crowded the lower suditorium which was most beautifully decorated in the holiday colors. A very delicious dinner was prepared by Mr. Jesse Jones, caterer, and served by the young men of the church. A well prepared program was enjoyed by the guests. About twelve organizations from in and about town were represented. The toastmaster, Mr. Arthur Giddings, introduced the vari- HAZEL THOMAS popular member of Brooklyn's younger set. ous representatives of these organizations. Towards the last of the program our own doctor John A. Morgan, spoke. The most distinguished speaker was placed last but not least for his remarks were so true and helpful until this impression will really remain. * * * The matinee dance given by the Beta Phi Dramatic Club of Nepperhan Hgts. on Washington's birthday at the Masonic Temple, was a gigantic success. People were there from all parts of the county and old New York City. Bach Crawford and his Jazz Hounds were right to the minute and offered that kind of jazz that was so appealing. * * * The annual dance given by Palisade Lodge No. 329, I. B. P. O. E. of W. at the palatial Phillipsburgh Hall on Washington. The grand march was quite a success. Several hundreds were in attendance and seemingly had a wonderful time. It was really a treat to be entertained by Harold Clarke and his Society Orchestra of New York City. In the middle of this spacious hall there was specially erected a large picture of the historical George Washington's. The grand march was quite a spectacular sight giving due credit to the visiting lodges. * * * Mrs. James A. Smith of New York City was the week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Stancil. *** Mr. Andrew Bibbs, who has been quite sick is now up and able to get about again. Water, used freely, inside and out, is good for the health. Take a bath at least three times a week and a sponge bath the other days. Drink from six to eight glasses of water daily. Visit your family doctor for help with health questions or take them to the Harlem Tuberculosis and Health Committee, 202 West 136th Street, New York City. The telephone is Bradhurst 2995. MARVELLO BEAUTY SHOPPE and SCHOOL All branches of Beauty Culture Practised and Taught 923 West 135th St. Tel. Aud. 10211 Laura S. Gibbe Proprietor You're Wrong Theophilus By SALEM WHITNEY One Theophilus Lewis, newspaper correspondent, commentator, magazine contributor, "homo multarium laterum" and "soi-disant" dramatic critic, has seen fit to heave several rocks in the general direction of my "noble konk," as he facetiously designates that part of my anatomy which prevents my back bone from unraveling. I hold that our dramatic satirists and lampooners should be familiar with their subjects before laying down their sardonic barrage. Had Mr. Lewis directed the point of his attack at my pedals instead of my konk, I would now be left without a leg on which to stand. * * * We are informed that everything was placed here for some specific reason or purpose. That everything has its rightful place in the cosmos; but for the life of me I can't see the reason for a dramatic critic including, Bennie Butler. A dramatic critic is about as useful as an empty fountain pen. * * * A dramatic critic is a menace to posterity, referring to the future brain children of aspiring playwrights. Hold! I know what you are going to say! But the playwrights have not caste you to enact the role of a hygienist to teach them how to exercise birth control. * * * A dramatic critic is a literary vivisectionist. The poor playwright spends many sleepless nights and feverish days creating his play. His hopes for future recognition and financial independence are depending upon the success of his play. The critic goes to see the play because he has been assigned so to do. He seldom has any especial interest in the play or its author. The assignment has perhaps interfered with a club or social engagement. If so, so much the worse, for the play and its author. Attending shows, is to the public a pleasure, to the critic a duty. The critic sees a hundred shows against one to the average person. The critic is blase, satiated, bored and no longer qualified to render an unprejudiced verdict. He goes home or to his office; cold-bloodedly dissects the play, exposing to the public flaws in technique, etc., that the public would never have discovered and with a few satirical shafts and depreciatory comments, throws a company of players out of work, consigns the play to the waste basket and condemns the author to another long period of penury. * * * The critics are seldom in accord. Only one instance has been recorded where there was no diversity of opinion, all the critics condemned "Abie's Irish Rose" to the ash-can and they were all wrong. Plays are presented for the edification of the people—not the critics. The people then should be their own critics. The critic is no more needed to select the public's play than its shoes. * * * I have an amiable disposition and I am willing that the dramatic critics shall live, even Theophilus and Bennie. But, My dear Public, dramatic critics, like patent medicine advertisements, are not to be taken too seriously. All I ask of the critics is not to be ignored. What they say about me personally is of small moment. No man can say with authority and knowledge, HAWAIIAN SYSTEM HEADQUARTERS Reg. U. S. Patent Office BUILT ON MERIT HAWAIIAN SYSTEM TREATMENTS GROW HAIR. THOUSANDS BENEFITED DAILY special tonics used for scalp troubles. New York City Branch, 115 WEST 133RD STREET LET US SERVE YOU. Our trained agents quickly find themselves the most popular persons in their community. Instructions by mail. Agents wanted EVERYWHERE. Two months treatment $2.00. Send for catalog. Address all mail to Mme. T. G. Bramlette, 1532-7th Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER what I can or cannot do. I am not fully aware of my potential possibilities, or of my weaknesses and limitations. But I do ask my dear critics to stick to facts when they elect to criticize what I have done. I did not botch up "Deen Harlem." At no time, while "Deep Harlem' was striving to flourish, was I free to work my will with the show. Had I been an liberty to do so, it may have been better or it may have been worse—but the fact remains that it was never my much desired privilege. * * * Under the title of "My People", we presented the four principal scenes of Deep Harlem," namely, the ancient African, the Slave Caravan, the Slave Ship and the Plantations scenes, for one reason in the best houses from New York, to Denver, to New Orleans. The show was a pronounced hit. It is only reasonable to assume, that had we been permitted to do so, we (Whitney and Tutt) would have duplicated our past successful presentation of these scenes. * * * We built the scenes and wrote the book of "Deep Harlem" subject to the suggestions and approval of its promoters. It was rated a great show until the opening night at the Biltmore. Three weeks prior to our Downtown opening, a three to two vote put a maxim silencer on my voice, and so far as the reconstruction of the show was concerned, I could not have been heard with a 6000 watt intensifier. Lines and business were put in the show without my knowledge and of which I had no knowledge until a few hours before the opening. Any member of the company or those who were in on the know will verify that statement. If "Deep Harlem" was botched, the de"botch"ery was committed over my protest. * * * I hold that "Deen Harlem" was not botched by any thing that was interpolated or deleted. And in justice to all connected with its presentation, every change was made with a sincere attempt at improvement. The show failed because of the lack of capital. If the money had been supplied, we would have been able to give the indispensable try-outs in white houses. If this had been possible, our first night's performance at the Biltmore would have moved as smoothly and with the same speed and satisfaction as did the performances for the remainder of the week. National Champions Phil Edwards, N. Y. U.'s colored star, raced a fine field dizzy to hold his title and set a new championship record for the 600 at 1:12. The old mark was 1:13 1-5. The bespectacled Hal Osborn retained his standing high jump title but lost ni running jump crown to Charlie Major, colored star of the Brooklyn Harriers, who cleared the bar at 6 feet 3 inches. Running high jump—Won by Charles Major, Brooklyn Harriers, 6 ft. 3 in.; second, Harold M. Osborne, Illinois A. C., 6 ft. 1 inch; third. George V. Wolf, Yale, 5 ft. 11 inches; fourth, Leo Bernson, New York University, 5 ft. 10 inches. 600-yard run final—Won by Phil Edwards, N. Y. U.; second, E. B. Blake, Boston A. A.; third, Fred Velt, N. Y. U.; fourth, G. Niblock, Illinois A. C. Time 1:12 (new championship record). Mary E. Ss Yh 2 Q Y w REGO? 2 ofS | ea 3 Ps QV ge 7 LB <] 7) OM OSs OUORTANT ACTINTIES WENCH HAVE _ Ye Glen 277 Temes PLACE OR HAVE BEE ariNOUNCEO. OA ORS OC wehavent gotit malitintous To Club Presidents and Secretaries: We have a proposition that will strong clubs, societies and secret organizations func New York. We would like for the various p or other officers in authority, to either call « DON’T DELAY. GET IN TOUCH WITH .—FANNIE FIALL. Addess all communicatic Tattler, 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York Ci Fiall, Club Editor. ee We have a proposition that will strongly appeal to the many clubs, societies and secret organizations functioning in and around New York. We would like for the various presidents, secretaries or other officers in authority, to either call or write us. DON’T DELAY. GET IN TOUCH WITH OUR CLUB EDITOR _—FANNIE FIALL. Addess all communications to The Inter-State Tattler, 2296 Seventh Avenue, New York City; Attention, Fannie Fiall, Club Editor. Bridge and whist were played as usual, after which an elaborate colla- tion was served. The guests were Henry Coshburn, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Langley, Mrs, Gordon Brown, Mr. J. Moton, Mrs. Mary Perkins. .- ¢ * The recent affair given by the Junior League of the Scotia Scholarship So- clety of Jersey City at Bamboo Inn, in New York City, was very successful from every point of view. The Junior League is composed of the younger members of the Scotia Scholarship So- ciety and is under the leadership of Miss Etta P. Cannon. The committee ‘nm the last occasion was composed of Misses Elizabeth Freeeman, chairman; Marguerite Abrams, Marguerite Brown, and Vera Mitchell. ~_ * * Mrs. Ruth Simms entertained the De La Marge Bridge Club Friday after- noon, February 22, at the Marguerite Tea Room, 152 West 132d Street. The invited guests were Etta Warren, Martina ‘Taylor, Grace Jones, Sicily Winters, Edna Stanley, Henrietta Williams, Bell Edwards, Mattie Bowe and Mickey Browne. Members present were Pearl Mitchem, Elizabeth Allen. fannie Evans, Clara J. Hart, Irene Royal, Ester Bright, Narcissus Turner. Margaret Reeves, Katie Corbin, Mamie Jackson, Lula Robinson-Jones, Georgia Roark, and Carrie Haywood. z-. * On Thursday evening, February 21, the North End Tennis Club of Eliza- beth, N. J., thirty in number, journeyed to the Renaissance Casino to partake in the festivities and balloon dance prepared by the Criterion Club. All the Criterions were tuxedocd down and proved the most congenial of host. The boxholders of the N. E. I. C. were Solomon Worde, R. Eason Russell Thoma, Hiram Jones, George Hyman. The boxes were filled to capacity. and revealed every thing imaginable to eat and of which to partake in the line of liquid refreshments. An enjoyable evening was had by all. Three cheers for the Criterion Club and its members! * - * James Branson was host to the Two Bower Social Club last Wednesday evening. These present were: Gran- ville Parris, Wm. Nemours, Robt. Jack- son, Thos. Wycke, Henry Evans, James Guthri, Henry Fitzgerald, Samuel Walker, Dr. C. E. Yancy, R. J. Craw- ford, president; Dr. C. S. Shirley, sec- Tetary; Reuben P. Smith, publicity. Prizes were won by: es 2 2 Mrs. Daisy White was hostess to the Diverion Club on February 19 with Mrs. C. Turner and Mrs. F. Wright as guests. Others present were Louise Collins, Fannie Anderson, L. Branson, Bessie Williams, Lydia Boyd, Mamie Speaks, Carrie Hurd, Harryet Lan- easter, and L. Freeman. -_ * * The Aristo Literary and Social Club were guests of Mme. Elsie May Fields, secretary, on last Thursday evening after the regular business meeting, at which time Ruth Brayton, a graduate of Hunters College, was unanimously voted an honorary member. Those present were Sydney Braithwaite, Daisy St. Clair Weeks, Reuben Cumberbatch, Naom! Cumberbatch, and Adele Paris. ese @ The Twilight. Strutters S. C. held their regular meeting on February 20. Friday, March 1, 1929 Alter a lapse of a year, the Pierret- tes reorganized at the resideuce of Lil- lian’ J. Moseley, to continue their so- cial activities, Officers are: Anice Cot- ton, Holland, President and Lillian J. Mosely Secretary. On last ‘Lhursday evening, Mrs. Ruth Murphy Butler entertained the club at their second meeting of the season. Bridge was played and a delicious re- past served. Members are: Rousmaniere Alston, Dorothy Roberts, Gladys and Mae Goode, Laura Smith, Ursula Waldron, Dorcas Rabouin, Ruth Murphy Butler, Gladys Nelson Coppedge, Regina Hem- mons Dancy, Charlotte Murphy Hamil- ton, Zenaide Anderson ‘Laylor, Grace Giles Strange and Carlotty Pawley Jackson... ee x During the week February 2/th to March 2nd, 1929, Epsilon Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority celebrates its “liner Womanhood Week.’ This week is set aside once every year by cach of the fifteen chapters of the Sorority to bring before its local communities the need for encouraging its young women in things cultural and educational. ‘rhe five points stressed by each group at this time are: 1, Religion; 2, Charac- ter; 3, Scholarship; 4, Culture; 5, Per- sonality. The program for Epsilon Chapter, New York City, follows: Sunday, Feb. 24th: Sermon on “Ifiner Womanhood” at the Nazarene Congregation Church, Brooklyn. Rev. Proctor presiding; Sunday, Feb. 24th: at 1 p. m.—Sorority Dinner at the home of its president, Mabel BE. Duggins; Sunday, Feb. 24th: at 3.30 p. m—Zwo-piano Recital—Sor- ors Andrades Lindsay and Lydia Ma- son, fostered by the National Associa- tion of Negro Musicians at Imperial Ball. Tuesday, Feb. 26th: Ipsilon Chapter, guests of Soror Winonah Harvey at the Civic Repertory ‘Theatre. Thursday, Feb. 28th: Sorority Round Table Discussion on “Finer Woman- hood” at the home of Soror D. 8. Jack- son. Friday, March 1. “Get-together” at the W. W. C. A., 137th Street Branch. Saturday, March 2nd: Inter-Sorority Luneheon and Bridge at the Jack and Jin Tea Room. -_* ¢ The January-February issue of the Howard Medical News is just off the press. Any person desiring a copy kindly send name and address to edi- tor Kelly Miller, Jr., 2376 Seventh Axe- nue, New York City, and a copy will be mailed free of charge. -_ * * The Teneo Club, Inc., held its mid- winter matinee dansante at Imperial Hall, on Washington Birthday after- noon, from two to seven. Officers and members are: Joseph X. Beaman, presi- dent; Alexander M. Montgomery, Jr., vice president; Irving W. Fannin, sec- retary, David J. Howell, treasurer; Henry S. Coshburn, Jr. Clinton S. Harris, Edward S. Hinds, Jr., Augustus M. Simpson, Arthur L. Williams. Hon- orary member, Henry S. Coshburn, Jr. s+ 8 The Meditation Club held ats monthly meeting at the residence of Mrs. Estelle ; Rannair last Saturday evening. The following officers were elected for the year: ‘Catherine Calhoun, president; Lola Harris, secretary; Mayme Magin- ‘ley, secretary; Emma Boison, treas- -urer; Cath. Wilson, sergeant at arms. After the meeting a sociable evening was had with the Twilight Strutters’ band furnishing the music. And to add to the pleasure of the members, all of whom were present, delicious refresh- ments were served. % * * * The St. Agnes Girls of St. Phillips Parish House gave a social reunion on Washington's Birthday evening at the home of their president, Munchie Lewis. Among those present were Father S. H. bd ag: A: PORTA aC Po eee ag a: ieee Ss pf . IE ss oe € stag ae i “YC ce = “e eS Seema ae i ape oa a ° a) p | c ; od ieee ad Se ASS Feil acs SARI PRICE PATTON, scere- tary to Professor Gilby Robin- son, president of the Lincoln Sce- retarial School. Bishop, Edna Harris, the former presi- dent, Vivie Picherin, Eddie Monroe, Carolyn McLaughlin, Jack Livingston, Aurelia Greer, Brick-top Wright, Val- erie Allen, Walter Saunders, Mildred LaShay, Stretch Hill, Josie Brown, Frank Caffey, Louise Burke, Evelyn Wilson, Jessie Young, Lyra Stanley, Edna Dudley, Enid Braithwaite, the McIances, Van Romandts, Richard Arango, Johnny Mitchell, Henry Ellis, Charlie Pickerin, “Skinner,” Bobby Henderson ,and many others, who all had a lovely time. St. Agnes has now turned its worries and hopes to the extravaganza which is now in rehearsal. ee 8 On Friday, February 8, Mrs. J. W. Teal was the delightful hostess to the Reffl Industrial Association. Card play- ing was the pastime, together with a delectable repast. Those present were: Messrs, Morrison and Edward Michael, who represented the Janse White and Bridge Club; James Wofford and C. Ferguson, pride of New York Unity Club; Mrs. Lenora Gross and sister, Charmanti Girls Club; Mesdames P. Perry, Jackson, and Misses B. Robers and A. Rogers, the last two providing the music and songs. es @ @ A monster mass meeting will be held at St. James Presbyterian Church, 11st Street and Edgecombe Avenue on Sun- day afternoon, March 10, at 3.30, to discuss the situation in Haiti. On the committee are Dr. Charles Butler, Rev. Geo. Frazier Miller, Rev. William Lloyd Imes, George W. Harris, William Killy Hon. Fred R. Moore and others. es 2 8 ‘Khe following agents of the New York Branch of Victory Life Insurance Com- pany have formed what is known as the Half-Million Dollar Club: Donald Yearwood, district agent, Thomas L. Cowan, George W. Jones, James L. Harewood, Probyn O, Thompson, James A. Glover. 7 The idea back of this effort is to bring to New York City the honor of having the first agent to produce one- half million dollars’ worth of paid for busines, over a period of 12 months. It will be interesting to the Negro public to know that up to date no Negro life insurance salesman has paid for one- half million dollars’ worth of business within any given year and the accom- plishment of this aim on the part of one of these men will have a far reach- ing effect on the economic life of our People. se The installation of officers of the Zeigfeld Sporting Club was recently held at the residence of Ivan Warner, 203 West 119th Street. The Club’s new officers: Ivan B. Warner, president; E. W. Richards, vice-presi- dent; Allan Clarke, financial secretary; R. Robinson, recording secretary; W. Purton, business manager. Members. R. Thomas, C. Holstein, C. Irving, R. Morgan. On this occasion a number of officers of other clubs were present including Messrs. Spratley of the Am- pico Club; Mills, Thompson, Gearda; Mack of the Meteor Club; Davis and Gallion of the Internue Club and Wil- liam F. Bllegor of the 20th Century Club, * * ok Another dance of the Pre-Lenten season will be that given by the Unique Club. Officers and members of this e.ub are: Lionel A. Totten, president; Milton Anderson. vice-president; Tose M. Sliva, secretary; George Tutein, as- sistant secretary; Ouida Morales, treas- ‘rer; Sarah Rahning, Edna Storey, Eva Muller, Inez Williams, Cyril Perry. J. Cjomposino, Juancito Stevens and Hil- ario Morales. s * The boys’ clubroom at the Utopia Children’s House has always been very popular, We now find it crowded to overflowing. The increase in popular- ity is due to a generous donation of 1 pool table by the Brunswick-Balke- Collender Company. eee Mrs. Blanche K. Thomas, director of music at the House, has been indis- posed for several weeks. Her kiddies ure full of smiles because she has fully recovered and will return to them on Saturday for the regular musical ac- tivities. eee The Utopia pliyers were recently or- sanized under the supervision of Miss Gladys MeDonald, a student in the department of Drama at New York University. They are rehearsing Anita Loos’ Comedy “The Whole Town Is Talking.” heir initial bow to the public will be made in the near future. Professor Koch of New York University east the play and is assisting Miss McDonald coach the players. Mrs. Sadie Noisette donated a num- ber of very valuable books to the chil- dren’s reading room. Magazines, a volume of the “Child’s Book of Knowl- edge”, and other books were recently donated by the Hospital Book and And again the Usolay Ee day aight fore. On Washington’s’ Birthday’ this Club headed by Harry Healey ‘qn. tertained nineteen hundred guests af New Star Casino, Arthur Gibbs’ -as@ Edward Carrs’ Orchestra providing. the music. It was a gay affair for the nine- teen hundred, some of whom were: T. D. Parker, the Richara .Thowes, the C. B. Reids, Eunice Brooks, Ken- neth Bright, Mrs. Crawford Calvin, the Geo. Austons, Br. B. Anderson, Howard Brown, the Jas. Simms, Clotella De- Villis, Mary Brown, Gordon Dickerson, the C. EB. Johnsons, the Douglases, Mr. R. H. Whitting, Mr. 8. W. White, Vivian Bradis, Viola Bradis, Sonny Cunningham, Dick Thomas, Mr. W. H. Day, Cameron Marshall, Miss BD. Clarke, John L. Ame, Laura Watson, the H. Vernons, Sadie Merrick, the Jas. Tom- bilsons, Clara Norfleet, Horace J. Bilis, Mrs, C. Crawford, the Robert Doug- lases, Stephen O. Rice, Capt. and Mrs. White, Malcon Johnson, Emory Moore, Walter Jones, Florence Miller, Murel Rawlins, Mrs. Rawlins, Mrs. E. M. De- Lande, Gladys Mancell, Jack Rudder, Vedda Rudder, Vernon Hughes, Ken Murphy, Alfred Peters, Coral Lowe, Mr. H. W. Griffith, Ruth Thompson, Mildred Shoemaker, the Chas. Oranges, Belen Yearwood, Fred Wilson, the J. E. Douges, Capt. and Mrs. Plato, Mrs. R. Greendge, Eugenia Murrough, the Jacksons, Catherine Robertson, Chas. McGill, Corrine Bingham, Bettie Fry, Louise Graham, Vlarance Davis, Annie Belle Lee, the John Kimballs, Mis B. Seebrook, Anna Mae Lewis, Hazel Skanks, Dr. E. D. Maxey, Harold Dean, the John Holmeses, Ruby Bryant, Lenard Werner, Gordon King, Clifton Story, Daisy Foster, Ester Cooke, Flor- mee Cooke, Dorothy Embry, Bessie Sykes, Edna Robinson, Worren Smith, Victor Archer, Chas. Wilson, Mr. A. L. Kidd, Mildred Burch, .Miss. V. Issacs, Granville Jordan, Gerald Jackson, Miss Willie Yarbo, Mary Owens, Elizabeth Brown, Frances M. Scott, the Walter Dukes, Jas. Crawley, Razalia Crawford, the Theo. Browns, Ethel Wilson, Dr. Geo. Banks, Mary Burges, Misses E. T. Blackett, Whitney Hairston, Geo. Kir- fon, James Summers, Ruth Jackson, Joseph Steber, Mc. C. P. Surey, Herbert ‘imms, Lula Ransom, Reginald Paige, Arthur Desport, Dr. A. Willlams. Dr. Tarold C. Hill, the Jas. Andersons, Ruby Patterson, Roy Bryant, the Charles I. Peters, the W. Goages, Wm. Chester, Helen McCants, Curtis Sheets, {ston Cooper, William Owens, the Daniel Yazar, Harold Carson, William Sampson Thelma Minor, Loretta Madi- on, Mary E. Craggs, William Brown, Mr. P. H. Dash, the Roy D. Phelps, Sathrine Plato, Robert H. Frazier, “lossie M. Hale, Fladys Wulsom, Leon coward, James Middleton, the Robert Brooks, Mrs. Anna Tanner, Viola Scud- ler, Mr. A. Hall, Aubrey Howard Fane, Aubrey Tobin, Roy Hughes, Algy Lind- ey, Wm. Sills, Stella Garland, Prince Sarrett, the Edward Stanberrys, the Shas. Crawfords, Wm. Bowles, Gus simon, Clarence Sanford, the Rawlin Slarkes, Benj. Graffinberg, Mrs. Irma styles, Winfred Fountain, Olgar Allen, What Is Better? - A Caesar New Coat Or a@ Genuine, Slightly Usea Fur Coat Marca CLEARANCE 9 A.M. to 9 P. M. | SOCIETY WOMEN . |Formerly owned many $ 3 () jot the wonderful jeoats. Some of them are hardly worn. - Many of the coats are trimmed with mink, squirrel, fox, beaver, skunk, ete. Many Worth to $200 When New Every single, better grade coat on our racks $ —$40, Included are plain and trimmed models in saracul, raccoon, Ameri- ican broadtail, Jap, mink, E Persian paw, ersian tamb, muskrat, opossum. AARON’S 85] Sixth Avenue N. W. Corner 46th St. The Theatre BENNIE BUTLER, Theatrical Editor At The Lafayette Doc Straine is the producer of the musical comedy revue, "Tell 'Em 'Bout Me," at the Lafayette Theatre this week. It is, all things considered, very good entertainment. The photo play, "The Lion and the Mouse," is an all-talkie and undoubtedly one of the best of its kind to be seen anywhere. This great two in one, nay we might say, three in one combination is drawing capacity houses at almost every performance. Only at the supper shows can you get in the house and then there's the difficulty of getting a seat. "Tell 'Em 'Bout Me" has a cast of fairly well known entertainers. That chorus aggregation knows how to dance and do. Doc Hyder's Club Alabam Orchestra of Philadelphia furnishes the music and how. In addition to the inimitable Doc Straine, the cast includes the following entertainers: Lila and Helen Stokes, Audrey Thomas, John La Rue, The California Four, Martin York, Cooper and Thomas, "Jump-steady," the chorus from Philadelphia's Club Alabam and the famous Alabam Serenaders under the leadership of Doc Hyder. The Lion and the Mouse" is among the best of the talking pictures which have been produced to date. Aside from the fact that it relates a gripping, heart-touching story in scenes of unforgettable drama, the featured player is one of the world's greatest actors. He is Lionel Barrymore, a member of the most famous family of actors in the world, including John Barrymore and Ethel Barrymore. Seeing and hearing Lionel Barrymore enact the role of the ruthless financier who crushes everyone who opposes him, is a never to be forgotten treat. Either stage or screen show at the Lafayette Theatre this week is worth a visit. Together, they provide one of the finest combinations that can be found in this city. In order to accommodate as many people as possible with seats, the performance at the Lafayette are continuous, starting promptly at 1 p. m. and running to midnight. Four complete performances are given every day. Ex-Champ at Lincoln The glorious hey-day of the Lincoln Theatre was brought to mind last Monday when a capacity audience filled the theatre to witness the opening performance of Leonard Harper's "Crazy Rhythm Capers" and to see the one and only Jack Johnson. Judged by the enthusiasm of the patrons, the show was highly enjoyed. WHICH IS GREATER— STAGE OR SCREEN SHOW EITHER ONE IS A BIG SHOW IN ITSELF "AMERICA'S LEADING COLORED THEATRE" LAFAYETTE 7th AVF. at 132nd ST. NOW PLAYING (UP TO SUN., MAR. 3, INCL.) DOC STRAINE'S MUSICAL COMEDY HIT "TELL 'EM 'BOUT ME" ALSO THE VITAPHONE TALKING DRAMA "THE LION AND THE MOUSE" with LIONEL BARRYMORE and MAY McAVOY NEXT WEEK—BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 4 THE 100% ALL-TALKING PICTURE SENSATION "THE HOME TOWNERS" GEORGE M. COHAN'S GREAT STAGE PLAY ALSO ONE OF THE FINEST MUSICAL COMEDIES EVER "SPANISH SAUCE AND SPICES" The great ex-champ certainly was a "hit." The audience cheered him to the echo when he told of his greatest ring battles; they marvelled at his powerful figure as he donned a pair of gloves and fighting togs and they roared with laughter as he toyed with one of the comedians and a volunteer fighter from the audience. Many of those present believe that he is almost as good an actor as he was a great fighter. Johnson has promised to reveal some of the intimate secrets of the prize ring which the world thought were forever lost with the passing of Tex Rickard before he terminates his week's engagement at the Lincoln Theatre. The musical revue which is being presented around Jack Johnson is one of the finest Harlem has seen in many months. It kept the audience applauding and rocking with laughter. The feature act in the revue is that of Al Moore and Freddie Washington, two of the greatest dancers on the American stage. This famous pair have returned from an engagement of two years in the capitols of Europe, where they were one of the great sensations of the trical entertainment. They rendered a Tango and a Chinese dance which brought storms of applause. In addition to those mentioned above, the cast of "Crazy Rhythm Capers" includes Troy Brown, the fat and funny comedian, Skeets Winston, Ozle McPherson, one of the greatest of Blues Singers, and Howard Elmore, a sweet-voiced tenor and splendid dramatic artist. There is a fine chorus and a red hot jazz band under the direction of Puggsley. The photoplay feature for the week is the splendid Underworld drama "Outcast" starring Corinne Griffith and Edmund Lowe. The Lincoln Theatre has taken on new life and vigor under its new management and a visit there will mean an afternoon or evening spent most enjoyably. At the Alhambra It's an "embarrassment of riches" at the Alhambra this week. "Passion's Playground," the drama, is a romance of the Island of Hawaii, telling how Swig Davis, an American who has "gone native," kills Tanya, a beautiful vampire to save his son from her wiles. George Randol, as the drunkard who rouses himself to murder, and Edna Harris, as the siren, play their parts with power and discretion. Susie Sutton as the vampire mother is a suitably calculating person. Barrington Carter as the drunkard's friend and Ted Blackmon as the son make their roles very real. "Wedding Bells" has a captivating novelty in an all-dancing wedding performed with a unique and delightful musical score. Everybody dances bridesmaids, guests, the young couple and the parson. Hattle Noel captivates the audience with "three hundred pounds of cork and comedy. Montrose (Apus) Brooks and Manda Randolph have a comedy song and dance that would still be on if the audience had its way. Johnny Lee Long delivers a ludicrous address on Biblical times. Alma Travis, Dick Campbell, Will Bryant and many others keep the fun going. The Joe Gans-Herman fight pictures keep everyone keyed up until the famous eighth-round knockout delivered by the "old master." Lila Lee in "The Thunder God" is the feature pitcure, the prize fight being an extra added attraction to the triple program feature. Broadway Acclaims 'Harlem' "HARLEM," black drama in three acts by Wallace Thurman, corrobrating with William Jourdain Rapp, jazzed, bumpy - bumped, cussed, screamed, laughed and shot its way into the Apollo Theatre (42nd Street off Broadway) last Wednesday night. Evidences are that there will it remain until Gabriel blows his horn. Black dramatic predecessors of Harlem, with the exception of Porgy, have been nothing to brag about. "Rosann", "Goat Alley", "Meek Mose" and even "Abraham's Bosom", despite its Pulitzer rating, were void of box office allure. "Harlem", however, will pack'em in and it safely can be predicted that some two-timing will be done. "Harlem" is programed by its producers as an episode of life in New York's Black Belt. It begins in Pa Williams' (Lew Payton) railroad flat over near Fifth Avenue during a rent party at which, for some unknown reason, there were no chitterlings. Pa's daughter, Cordella, played (and how!) by Isabelle Washington, gradually gets so het up over being nagged that she leaves with Roy Crowe, played by Billy Andrews, a number collector with "P. I." tendencies. Pa encourages her not to leave to the point of handing her her hat. Kid Vamp, gun toting bad man, trails Roy to the latter's apartment to collect money he suspects Roy is holding out. While Cordella is out buying Murads, words follow; Roy speaks out of turn and is plugged by the Kid who attempts to pin the murder on Basil Venable, the West Indian flance of "Lulu Belle", the second. The third act slips back to the Williams' flat where the bumpty-bump is still pumping and here Kid Vamp pays an eye for an eye and tooth for tooth. Bumpty bump! NIGHTHAWK. AT THE RENAISSANCE Casino, Wednesday evening, Marc h13th, a benefit will be given for Young's College of Middletown, N. Y., by A. M. Willis, president of the institution, assisted by G. William Dunn, 3rd. Tickets can be had from either of them at 200 West 135th Street, Room 105. A Charity Ball will also be given, at the Renaissance Casino, Tuesday eve- AL HAMBRA "PASSION'S PLAYGROUND" Your Favorite Actors in a Drama of Hawaii and her Vampires 'WEDDING BELLS' Spreading Happiness in Harlem See the All-Dancing Wedding Gans-Herman Fight Ringside Pictures of the Old Master's Knockout Victory Triple Program 25c, 35c, 50c Gay Midnite Show Wednesday Next Week's Drama "A GIRL IN PAWN" Next Week's Revue "HIGH LIFE" With SANDY BURNS—"ASHES" Trailing the Spotlight Trailing the Spotlight THEOPHILUS LEWIS Mr. Whitney Goes Bohemian Mr. Salem T. Whitney is the little hide-away place to make it the home of the H. This uptown guild is to be a re-seurs, or, in other words, a havers and those delightful folks. If the scheme works right it will large ideas and small means. The organization of the guild has elected himself president, and the board and boss. It is taken but little friction between them. The lay membership will be built with a desire for civilized taste, small change to help satisfy the last mentioned individual of the Harlem Little A. Mr. Whitney's present plans to serve without charge in the city to the patrons. But so far no person has stepped forward with an off Whitney. From the present outfit to pay for them himself, hence from the patrons. Movies will be the principal plays that are wild, daring, beffectively done," says the prosebe "wild, daring and beautiful conventional. Patrons may look like and then repair to the loubies. After coffee and cigarette torium for another look at the A considerable part of the of spot inspiration. If a poet he the spirit moves him to read at the program will be immediately be permitted to deliver himself verses in the lounge, as his feeling the urge to play will hoofers with an impulse to dart informally. Mr. Whitney also proposes tory. One purpose of the Harlem courage latent talent. With that a new composition, the dancer with a one-act play will each be to appear before the public. The works of art, "no matter how given a presentation." Groping better break. "Aside from our regular h prospectus, "there will be game added diversion of our guests." to dominoes, checkers, chess and personal objection to cards and well to avoid the appearance even in their most innocent for people usually interested in and a tenseness to the atmosphere of spiritual abandon which should sociates meet. In the interest of a poker over the head of the jack game. I also advise him proposes a game of poker. M. WHITNEY has leased the Grade I little hide-away place under the Savoy, and in the home of the Harlem Little Art Theatre, his guild is to be a rendezvous for artists and other words, a hangout for actors, must those delightful folks who make conversation some works right it will be a Godsend to them and small means. Organization of the guild is a simple one. Mr. himself president, treasurer, secretary, curator and boss. It is taken for granted that the distinction between the various heads of our membership will be restricted exclusively to fire for civilized talk and entertainment; due to help satisfy the landlord and delicate art mentioned individual is to be an impulse to the Harlem Little Art Theatre Guild. A boy's present plans tea, coffee and cigarettes out charge in the lounge. That is with means. But so far no public spirited delicately forward with an offer to donate the eater from the present outlook it appears that he them himself, hence one reason for the patrons. It will be the principal form of entertainment are wild, daring, beautiful, unconventional one," says the prospectus. The audience daring and beautiful." It is even invited. Patrons may look at the picture as long as repair to the lounge to enjoy Mr. Whiskey coffee and cigarettes they may return to another look at the picture. Durable part of the entertainment will be inspiration. If a poet happens to be in the room moves him to read a few selections from the will be immediately adjusted to his mood and to deliver himself from the stage or the lounge, as his preference indicates. Burge to play will always find a piano in an impulse to dance can stomp either. M. WHITNEY also proposes to conduct a theatre purpose of the Harlem Little Art Theatre talent. With that end in view the most position, the dancer with a new step and exact play will each be given at least once before the public. In the words of the art, "no matter how ultra modern or radial presentation." Groping artists could hardly come from our regular high class shows," coined "there will be game rooms and art exhibition of our guests." I hope the games will be, checkers, chess and push-pin. Not that projection to cards and dice. But it might aid the appearance of evil. Besides cards their most innocent forms, do not attract truly interested in an esthetic rendezvous. To the atmosphere which is not compatible which should prevail when artists are set. In the interest of art, I hope Mr. Whiskey for the head of the first man who suggests I also advise him to blackjack the first game of poker. MR. SALEM T. WHITNEY has leased the Grant Theatre, the little hide-away place under the Savoy, and proposes to make it the home of the Harlem Little Art Theatre Guild. This uptown guild is to be a rendezvous for artists and connoisseurs, or, in other words, a hangout for actors, musicians, writers and those delightful folks who make conversation an art. If the scheme works right it will be a Godsend to people with large ideas and small means. The organization of the guild is a simple one. Mr. Whitney has elected himself president, treasurer, secretary, chairman of the board and boss. It is taken for granted that there will be but little friction between the various heads of departments. The lay membership will be restricted exclusively to persons with a desire for civilized talk and entertainment and some small change to help satisfy the landlord and delicatessen man. The last mentioned individual is to be an important functionary of the Harlem Little Art Theatre Guild. According to Mr. Whitney's present plans tea, coffee and cigarettes will be served without charge in the lounge. That is without charge to the patrons. But so far no public spirited delicatessen dealer has stepped forward with an offer to donate the eatables to Mr. Whitney. From the present outlook it appears that he will have to pay for them himself, hence one reason for the fee collected from the patrons. Movies will be the principal form of entertainment. "Photoplays that are wild, daring, beautiful, unconventional; yet effectively done," says the prospectus. The audience too may be "wild, daring and beautiful." It is even invited to be unconventional. Patrons may look at the picture as long as they like and then repair to the lounge to enjoy Mr. Whitney's freebies. After coffee and cigarettes they may return to the auditorium for another look at the picture. A considerable part of the entertainment will be the result of spot inspiration. If a poet happens to be in the place when the spirit moves him to read a few selections from his works the program will be immediately adjusted to his mood.. He will be permitted to deliver himself from the stage or intone his verses in the lounge, as his preference indicates. Musicians feeling the urge to play will always find a piano handy and hoofers with an impulse to dance can stomp either formally or informally. Mr. Whitney also proposes to conduct a theatrical laboratory. One purpose of the Harlem Little Art Theatre is to encourage latent talent. With that end in view the musician with a new composition, the dancer with a new step and the author with a one-act play will each be given at least one opportunity to appear before the public. In the words of the prospectus, works of art, "no matter how ultra modern or radical, will be given a presentation." Groping artists could hardly ask for a better break. "Aside from our regular high class shows," continues the prospectus, "there will be game rooms and art exhibits for the added diversion of our guests." I hope the games will be limited to dominoes, checkers, chess and push-pin. Not that I have any personal objection to cards and dice. But it might be just as well to avoid the appearance of evil. Besides cards and dice, even in their most innocent forms, do not attract the kind of people usually interested in an esthetic rendezvous. They give a tenseness to the atmosphere which is not compatible with the spiritual abandon which should prevail when artists and their associates meet. In the interest of art, I hope Mr. Whitney bends a poker over the head of the first man who suggests a blackjack game. I also advise him to blackjack the first man who proposes a game of poker. ning, April 2nd. The sponsors of this latter affair hope to enlist the support of the colored artists on Broadway as well as those at the local (Harlem) theatres. Bigger and Better AT THE LINCO THIS WEEK er and Better Entertainment AT THE ICOLN TH 135 EAST THIS WEEK ONLY Bigger and Better Entertainment AT THE LINCOLN THEATRE 135TH STREET EAST OF LENOX AV THIS WEEK ONLY The World's Greatest Fighter JACK JOHNSON Appearing As a Special Added Attraction with CRAZY RHYTHM CAPERS LEONARD LEONARD'S GREAT REVUE Starring AL MOORE and FREDDIE WASHINGTON FEATURE PHOTOPLAY CORINNE GRIFFITH in "OUTCAST" NEXT WEEK—BEGINNING MONDAY, MARCH 4 "BILO" INEZ DENNIS CHUNK ROBINSON AND A WONDERFUL SUPPORTING COMPANY IN "QUAKERTOWN SCANDALS" FEATURE PHOTOPLAY "THE CRASH" MILTON SILLS THE INTER-STATE TATTLER has leased the Grant Theatre, under the Savoy, and proposes to marble Little Art Theatre Guild.endezvous for artists and connoissougout for actors, musicians, writ-who make conversation an art. will be a Godsend to people with and is a simple one. Mr. Whitneyreasurer, secretary, chairman of it for granted that there will be various heads of departments. restricted exclusively to persons seek and entertainment and some landlord and delicatessen man. equal is to be an important func-ort Theatre Guild. According to tea, coffee and cigarettes will be lounge. That is without charge public spirited delicatessen dealer to donate the eatables to Mr. book it appears that he will have one reason for the fee collected in form of entertainment. "Photo-beautiful, unconventional; yet ef-pectus. The audience too may"It is even invited to be un- at the picture as long as they urge to enjoy Mr. Whitney's free-ness they may return to the audi-picture. Entertainment will be the result happens to be in the place when few selections from his works are adjusted to his mood.. He will off from the stage or intone his preference indicates. Musicians always find a piano handy and vice can stomp either formally or to conduct a theatrical labora-cem Little Art Theatre is to en- end in view the musician with with a new step and the author he given at least one opportunity in the words of the prospectus, ultra modern or radical, will be artists could hardly ask for a high class shows," continues the rooms and art exhibits for the I hope the games will be limited and push-pin. Not that I have any ill dice. But it might be just as of evil. Besides cards and dice, forms, do not attract the kind of esthetic rendezvous. They give which is not compatible with the prevail when artists and their as- art, I hope Mr. Whitney bends first man who suggests a black-to blackjack the first man who BILL (BOJANGLES) ROBINSON will head an aggregation of New York entertainers at a benefit for the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, Gibson's Theatre, Philadelphia. Entertainment LN THEATRE 185TH STREET EAST OF LENOX AV EK ONLY Back The Lincoln Theatre Within forty-eight hours at Lincoln Theatre, Frank Schiff action. The famous little playhouse over night and Backstage with Stagestruck The Lincoln Theatre and Its New Pilot Within forty-eight hours after he had taken charge of the Lincoln Theatre, Frank Schiffman had things humming with action. The famous little playhouse became a bee hive of activity over night and almost immediately, results were apparent. Frank Schiffman is not the man to wait. He does not believe in putting off for to-morrow that which can be done to-day. So it was no surprise to me, when ne buckled right down to business and to the task he assigned unto himself: that of taking the Lincoln Theatre out of the red and putting it on the right side of the ledger. The Lincoln is a greatly improved house within the past week or so and the end is not yet in sight. The new executive has had his assistants busy cleaning, cleaning, cleaning, inside and out. Benny Butler The program starts little details have been taken on the house to enjoy the entertainment and a more wholesome environment. Yes, the Lincoln is being in the vernacular of the day. Mr. the 'best people' in the communal effort, efforts in fact, for the He fully appreciates the value of ment or institution by the ladies. While he has not as yet de or rather the policy, for the hotions from the ladies. Adhering of, "The Best Obtainable," hewing to the public's desires. And ascertain what the public wants perimenting. But this much I feel sure and the Brecher corporation will if he re-introduces dramatic pro Benny Butler The program starts an half hour earlier and many little details have been taken care of to enable the patrons of the house to enjoy the entertainment in greater comfort, cleanliness and a more wholesome environment or atmosphere. Yes, the Lincoln is being revived and how, I might add, in the vernacular of the day. Mr. Schiffman is desirous of drawing the 'best people' in the community; intends to make a determined effort, efforts in fact, for the support of the better element. He fully appreciates the value of the support given any movement or institution by the ladies and will cater to them. While he has not as yet decided on just what the program, or rather the policy, for the house will be, he is open to suggestions from the ladies. Adhering to his established general policy of, "The Best Obtainable," he will feature entertainment according to the public's desires. And the only way he will be able to ascertain what the public wants, is either by suggestion or experimenting. But this much I feel sure of: he'll put the Lincoln across and the Brecher corporation will not go into bankruptcy—even if he re-introduces dramatic productions. ADDISON CAREY is presenting a musical comedy revue entitled "The Linberg Hop," at the Howard Theatre. Charles Ray, Gallie De Gaston, Putney Dandridge, the team of Lomax and Johnson, and the Howardettes, dancing beauties, with Shelton Brooks, are the principals. flu and was ordered to bed by the physician. Incidentally, she has a new single partner in the duet specialty numb "I Can't Give You Anything But Love Louis B. Deppe has replaced Geo McClair who had a tilt with Leslie and tendered his resignation. "PORGY," THE SENSATIONAL dramatic vehicle of Negro life, opened at the Riviera Theatre, New York City, last Monday for a week's run. Then they leave to fill two more American engagements before sailing for Europe. The cast includes, among others, the following well known stars: Evelyn Ellis, Percy Ver Wayne, Jack Carter, Leigh Whipper, Lottie Brown, Georgetta Harvey, Hayes Pryor, Mrs. Wilson, Frank Wilson, Musa Williams, and Lillian Whipper. CLARA SMITH with a company of twenty-five people opened the week at the Royal Theatre last Monday. She has with her Gant and Perkins, Josephine Byrd, Pet Gentry, De Wayman Niles, the team of Rice and Jenkins, and ten stepping brownskin babies. ADA WARD, AFTER an absence of about three weeks, has returned to the Black Birds at the Eltinge Theatre. Miss Ward had a slight attack of the LEARN TO Dancing is a Necessity STAGE AND SO Waltz, Fox Trot, One Step, B and Lindberg Hop. We Train You $5 and $10 Will S Children's Class—Every Sat. $1.00 u LEARN TO DANCE Friday, March 1, 1929 ```markdown ``` **** * * * *** flu and was ordered to bed by her physician. Incidentally, she has a new singing partner in the duet specialty number, "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." Louis B. Deppe has replaced George McClair who had a tilt with Mr. Leslie and tendered his resignation, upon request, we are told. Miss Adelaide Hall also takes part in the number, on the second chorus, sort of yodeling the refrain. * * * THE WHITMAN SISTERS were held over for this week at the Koppin Theatre, Detroit. This aggregation sure is the kandy and that with a capital "K." * * * GARLAND HOWARD and Joe Lomis have been seen several times on the famous Seventh Avenue of Noo York's "Harlem." Joe is no longer with the quartet and Garland is without his company. Well, perhaps they're gettin' together. * * * MAUDE RUSSELL and Mabel Ridley have teamed. Miss Ridley will accompany the "Slim Princess" on the piano. Oh, yes, Maude can chirp and we don't mean maybe. As for Mabel, well, this child can tickle the ivories to death. LA ROMA BRADLEY, the adorable TO DANCE Necessity. We Teach You RED SOCIAL DANCES Deep, Black Bottom, Argent In You Direct for All Broad Will Start You Dancing $1.00 under direction Miss M ING MACK'S STU STREET, NEW YORK C ane Bradhurst 6459 NO DANCE y. We Teach You All SOCIAL DANCES Jack Bottom, Argentine Tango, Direct for All Broadway Revues Start You Dancing Under direction Miss Mary Williams MACK'S STUDIOS NET, NEW YORK CITY Madhurst 6459 NATURAL HAIR WIGS transformations, Curls, C Nets, Straightening Combs everything in Hair Goods igs Made to Your Measure sent to out-of-town Patron ALEX MARK8, Dept. L. ue, corner 42nd St., New A.M. to 5:00 P.M. (Close formations, Curls, Cluster Puffs, Straightening Combs and clothing in Hair Goods made to Your Measure to out-of-town Patrons on request MARKS, Dept. L.erner 42nd St., New York, N. Y. to 5:30 P.M. (Closed Saturdays) bronse exotic type of ebony beauty in appearance, is back on the job again with the Alhambra chorlines. She has been ill for several weeks but apparently has lost none of her pep. Petite Hazel Cheek also returned this week, as fast as ever. She to was under the doctor's care. Several new girls have joined the Alhambra Players. A Miss Margaret Bournonville (Lordy what a name), has a terrible cross to bear in her surname. But she's sweet and oh so lovable. Wilhelmina Wade and "Chickie" Martin have left the Alhambra footlights to seek greater glory with the Black Birds and Bill Robinson in a specialty dance. I v h g m t SANDY BURNS is in ye Lil' old town again. By that we mean he's in N. Y. Sandy is booked for the Alhambra Theatre and not sunny California as we were led to believe. --- MAZIE EDONEZ, winsome brownskin chorine, is strolling the avenoo these days, having nothing else to do. And Mazie looks the picture of health in all her bronze glory. --- PICTURESQUE KITTY Brown captivated Newark theatre lovers last week at the Orpheum Theatre. Kitty is a clever young lady and it's a mystery why she is not given more work. *** EDIE RECTOR joined the "Black Birds" last Monday night at the Eltinge Theatre. Rector, as most people know, is an Al dancer and his acquisition can be recorded as another Leslie scoop. --- H. D. COLLINS has established a "Colored Artists Department" in conjunction with his amusement service bureau at 226 West 47th Street, New York City. He plans booking high class entertainers for the "Movietones" as well as vaudeville acts and road shows. Mr. Collins will be remembered for his activities while he was with Black Patti, Whitney and Tutt, Shuffle Along and a number of lesser known productions. *** CHARLES MOORE, former popular Lafayette dramatic player, late of "Pay Day," is being considered for a Fox "Talkie-Photo Play." * * * OSSIE LYLES is going in for comics as a theatrical entertainer. He is the son of Aubrey Lyles of Miller and Lyles. *** ROSE TAYLOR is back in town with her dancing boys after a run on the EARN $25-$100 WEEKLY ONLY THROUGH PROF. ROHRER'S WORLD FAMOUS BEAUTY SCHOOL Circular Explains 119 W. 42d STREET, nr. B'way, N. Y. & 847 BROAD ST, Newark, N. J. 11th Sensational Month AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED ! REVUE HIT! LEW LESLIE'S BLACKBIRDS with ADELAIDE HALL -- BILL ROBINSON AIDA WARD --- TIM MOORE WORLD FAMOUS BLACKBIRDS ORCHESTRA and JOHNNY HUDGINS fastest, funniest & most tuneful extravaganza in- cluding the song success of the Nation. "I CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVE" PRICES EVES $100 to $3.85 MATS $100 to $2.50 NO TAX ELTINGE THEATRE W. 42nd ST Evenings at 8.30 Mats. Wed. & Sat. 2.30 MIDNITE SHOW EVERY THURSDAY big vaudeville time. Miss Taylor will rest a few days and then start preparing for another tour of the big towns. --- LOTTIE BROWN, a soprano who has met with considerable success, is back in lil' old Noo Yorke. She returned to the city last Sunday. --- IRVIN C. MILLER'S "Brownskin Models" opened the week last Monday at the Orpheum Theatre, Newark, N. J. Miss Thompson, fascinating beauty and business manager of the company, was in New York last week on business. IRIS JOHNS, clever little chorine who sailed for South America with her mother last week. She will be gone about three months. Iris, former High School student, has taken to the stage for her livelihood. She recently appeared with Rector & Cooper's musical comedy vehicle, "The Chocolate Blondes," at the Lafayette Theatre. 10 THE PEARL Theatre, Philadelphia, has installed the 100 per cent all talkies photo plays. This was due to some misunderstanding with Sandy Burns, who, for some reason, quit the house. Sandy had a company of some twenty odd players working there several weeks ago. * * * LEW LESLIE'S "Back Birds musical comedy vehicle "Number Two" are creating quite a furor at the Garrick Theatre in the big Quaker metropolis, Philadelphia. Harriet Calloway, "Hamtree" Harrington, Joyner and Foster, Emmett Anthony, Jessica Zackery, S. H. Dudley, the team of Worthy and Thompson, and Will Vodery's Plantation Orchestra are the outstanding stars. * * * LITTLE FLO BROWN of the team of Cecile and Brown, is coming along nicely. She was flopped by the flu several weeks ago in Philly, and had to come home to New York. But although she's just a tiny bundle of "Sunshine" (according to her many friends), she's hard to keep down. She and her hubby, Cecile, are back on the job in Philly. ```markdown ``` Music lovers and friends filled the Elks Auditorium last Sunday afternoon to hear a two piano recital by Andrudes Lindsay and Lydia Mason, artists of national reputation. The program was considered one of the best presented during the season. The nov- AMERICA'S UNRIVALLED REVUE HIT! A TELEGRAM sender from Philadelphia seeks to know the whereabouts of Eddie Lemons. Not having heard from Eddie, we were not able to answer the question. It might be something of importance. Incidentally, managers, producers, and entertainers would do well to keep in touch with the Tattler. Write us where you are playing, and will play the following week, giving the dates, so there can be no mistakes. elty of the occasion with the even poise interpretation and technique displayed by the artists, gave a setting of beauty and high culture and the audience showed its appreciation by the generous applause which brought repeated encores. Miss Minnie Brown, president of the New York Branch of the National Association of Negro Musicians, spoke of the object of the organization and asked for the support in the extension of music as a necessary and inspiring element in the life of our people to develop higher professional stands among Negro musicians through recitals, lectures, conferences and conventions. ```markdown ``` On Monday evening, February 25th, Carrie Burton Overton and Beryl Paul Outerbridge appeared in a two-piano recital at Landay Hall. They were assisted by Leon Johnson, tenor with Lydia Mason at the piano. The program was as follows: 1. Two Pianos—Juba Dance by Dett and Waltz in Thirds by Liebling; 2. Barchetta by Nevin and American Tango by Carpenter—Carrie B. Overton at the Piano; 3. Tenor Solos—Chella me Creda, Puccini—Life and Death. Coloridge-Taylor —Steal Away to Jesus (Spiritual), arranged by Harry Burleigh—sung by Leon Johnson; 4. Love's Delight by Kreisler and Concert Waltz in E by Moszkowski—Beryl P. Outerbridge at the piano; 5. Two Pianos—Elegy by Nollet and La Baladine by Lysberg. Death Claims Joe Hatch AFTER A short illness, Joe Hatch died last Wednesday night, (Feb. 20th) at the New York Hospital, of pneumonia. He was fifty three years old and won enduring fame with his wife in vaudeville as the team of Hatch and Hatch. Mrs. Lillian Hatch died last year. She was the sister of the famous comedian Eddie Hunter and for fifteen years, she and her husband devoted their efforts to theatrical work. Joe Hatch was born in Davenport, Iowa and spent the greater part of his life entertaining the public. He has been associated with various theatrical enterprises and vaudeville acts. At one time he was associated with Stanford McKissick under whom he received much of his tutoring. The Reverend Florado Howard officiated at the funeral and the body was interred at Mount Olive Cemetery. Bob Slater assisted in the arrangements of the funeral. The High Hatters Positively no items of malicious intent will be accepted for publication on the High Hatters' page. Address all communications for this section to the Editor of the High Hatters. The Publishers. "He who'd attain fame—be he great or small. If I were a little ant, a-sitting on a hill, I'd watch this world of ours go by and wish no one an ill.— But, since I am a mortal—a human one at that, I'll make the best of living—and doff to Life, my hat. They rave over the diamonds that are Stella Castro's, Over the way Bertha Lambert would parade her clothes. And even the shape of Wilhelmina Adams' nose. They extol the parties J. William Clifford swings, They soar up to Heaven on imaginary wings, What of cabarets and night clubs, Of champagne—in tubs,— If you get to J. Clifford's, it's something you "lubs." They envy the racoon Dr. Dismond can sport. The hot eight of Bishop that never does snort, Mme. Walker's Dark Tower, The Austin's sweet bower,— I'll sit and I'll sigh till they label me "mort." * * * They weep o'er the singing of Julius Bledsoe, He touches the heartstrings as many do know, The wonder of Burleigh, His voice so pearly,— What music our mankind can truly bestow Ah, were I but a little ant, a-sitting on a hill, I'd watch this world of ours go by and wish no one an ill. *** Sports—'S a remarkable world we live in. Provided that we live and don't drift. Sports—the nation's playworld Sports from which the greatest athletes are made—Firmest exponents of the sporting world—and here's three cheers for them— * * * Coaches—We adore them—we of the female species. Every woman adores a uniform, he who is decked therein a king, a soldier, an officer, a policeman, a villian or a knave. Page Charlie. West, Baldwin Norris, Coaches, coaches, rah, rah, rah! *** Trainers—"Al Moses"—If there's more like him, do let us know so that they may get all the credit due. Honors are even—'specially in sports. Golf—Leroy Wood—Line up for lessons all ye faithful, who fain would'st learn the art o' golf. Consider me a good No? Nemero—Here's to George Godfrey, the greatest of them all. With him the invasion may rise or may fall. There are scores of others too numerous to count. Here's to future boxers, we shall root. Skating—P. Louie Jackson—Ice and all. Whee! Nothing more thrilling than to be able to say, "My Kingdom (what kingdom?) for a pair of skates. Try to be at Rockland Palace. Admit "first"—who? * * * Tennis—Ted Thompson—Isn't he a wiz? Give one tennis for the body and some religion for the soul. *** Ditto—This is a sport. A vocabularial straination on the speaker's vocal cord and a wearing out of the listner's ear organs. Ever tried John Gilbert or George Hairston? You're not missing anything if you never have. Long live sports! * * * Fraternities—(What would we do without them, bless 'em.) . * * * Whittaker—Sigma—Favorite retreat or hangout—basketball games and church. Would you believe it? All you girls who wouldst be invited to a Sigma throw. look for Wittaker at either place. * * * Joe Quinn—Sigma—Always at St Mark's Community House, except when he can sneak out of training to dance attendance on a lady. * * * Charlie Major-Alpha-An athletic dynamO. Note the capital "O". Ever seen this baby high jump? Gee! * * * Cecil Cooke—Alpha—All around man. Service to his country—service to his cause. Try to solve this. Heard he can't stay out late due to training, but what price training where there's a party and a girl? * * * Al Brown—Kappa—Sure is one promising young man. And we have a crush on the Kappa's too. Congratulations old top. Keep it up. \* \* \* Other Kappas. And the Omegas. Not to forget the Sororites. All you others don't you cry; you'll be mentioned by and by. * * * Clubs—There are in New York City, approximately 1,000 clubs. Wrong static. (?) but it seemed to us that way. We'll start this week and finish by 1930, maybe. Or longer. What would we do without the clubs too? Just pass out? Or turn to religion. Wonder? * * * The Osbiny's—We all love their blow-outs. Why say more? *** The Fish—They do treat you royal? Ask anybody who knows. * * * Avon Tennis—Still breathing over their last one. A whoopee! Ivy Art Circle—Entertains swell. --- Hycaniths—This club is so popular, we all know their affairs. Alcidians—Their sixth annual banquet was and still is the talk of the town. (Hope we're invited next year, we weren't this year.) * * * Sphinx—You're never disappointed when you attend one of theirs. The name may be a mummy, but their dances are live wires. Chicago Club—We are still wondering if they are so exclusive. So hard for anybody to get a "vite." * * * Les Melleur Toujours—Everything enjoyable there. Music always good. Fox Club—They say it's a pity one missed their latest. And this isn't all. Remember 1930: We are still waiting to discover a club that gives a flat tire of an affair. Guess one has to go to the country to find that. ```markdown ``` Life's as glorious as you live it— Love's as tender as you make it—Joy's as fleeting as you find it—yet all lovers part and sigh. * * * "Blondy" and "Ethel"—Never one without the other, oh, no! Good luck to you children, you need it. A. Show Boat may well be proud of BESSIE ALLISON, one of Harlem's most beautiful of the beauties. "Riley and "Kate Thompson"—Many's the dame who at Riley does eye, but Kate's his bestest until they die. ★ ★ ★ 'Buddy" and "Caroline"—So sweet and tender, your days of splendor—dust thou surrender, to love's own dawn? * * * "Bumpus" and "Fay Casselle"—If love for them's a perfect bliss, then fall in love or else you miss! * * * "Juddy" and "Baldwin"—You're the cream in my coffee, I'm the lace in your shoe. * * * "Herbert Simms" and Gwendolyn Brown"—He couldn't go to college, he'd have to leave his girl, so love is all his knowledge, his affections on her unfurl. "Earline" and "Al Brown"—In this case, the course of true love never does run smooth? Don't tell us so. * * * Help Wanted—A Girl—Line up girls. By—— Joseph Jerry—Try him. Pain in your tooth! John Gilbert—Listen in at the radio. Sounders—He's tall and everything. Donald Hayes—Musical and writes poetry. All attention. --- Al Brown—Free lancing till he makes up with "her." Proctor—A lady's man but a bit shy. Cecil—Never no joke. He's worth while. ★ ★ ★ More? Should say so. And the female population in New York—via Harlem—exceeds that of the male. Five girls for you boys. Toss up. ANN C. DOUGLASS The matinee of Washington's Birthday isn't the only affair that Hiram Lodge gives during the year, is it? Please, some one, tell us no, for we would like to know. * * * Hanston Simms donned his tuxedo for the breakfast dance and the Renaissance the other morning. How different from the habilaments of the taxi driver. It was hot, Hanston. * * * When Gay Ingram "Rhit-dit-dits" it's just "tight like that." * * * Hey, Rudolph, we thought you were sort of "swanky"—even just a little bit. But at the breakfast dance, that Lindy hopping tore our playhouse all down with a boom. ** Aside from playing the piano in a very heated manner, Nappy Napoleon can sing, too. Ask him to sing you some of his private songs. I did. And he did! \* \* \* A certain hostess at the Savoy thinks she's hot. I didn't know that one hostess could have another one fired. Anyway, one has spoken her intentions of having another damsel, by far outer than she, fired. Don't you wish you could, eh? Remember the conversation in the Beauty Shoppe. Never speak so fast, dearle. You never know who's listening. *** We told you once about DeForest Thomas being handsome and a "pug" too. Well, in passing, in the Golden Gloves Tourney, he knocked out two men, up to this writing. Hope he's gone farther. * * * Eddie "Porgy" Perry paid us a visit. Methinks he is a nice chap. * * * Lordy me! We've heard a lot about Sol Johnson. We've never met him. But thank goodness that we aren't worried now, for we met his brother, Charlie—plus the goggles. * * * Little Cora Lewis continues to be a dainty lass. And that sister of hers—Edna—well, she always was just what was ordered. ★ ★ ★ Pauline Porter really knows what dressing is. For she was one of the most stunning creatures at the Osbiny dance. * * * We have decided that Coleman Willis cannot go to another of those affairs where men are like women, for after leaving Manhattan on last Thursday evening, his voice had changed from that of a football husky to a lyric soprano. Sorry, Coleman! Just had to do it. *** Well, we just found out how charming Charlie Bradford really is. No foolin', he is just the cat's at formal and semi-formal affairs. That highbrow language and those dicty mannerisms, well . . And Ethel LaVar. Goodness, child. You're most charming after a few draughts of amber liquid. Which reminds me, that if you don't know Ethel, let me tell you—she's as pretty as they make 'em. *** We hope Madge wasn't really insulted because our escort didn't dance the first dance. Only being ethical, my dear. You'll get a chance yet. * * * Some time ago we gave the name of "Brown Goddess" to Pheon, but since that time someone wishes to add more, saying that she is amusingly shrewd and cute, highly inventive in excuses and reasons. I wonder! ```markdown ``` And Wall Street Morgan we have with us always even though he did pay a visit to Miss Rose Marie, Queen THE INTER-STATE TATTLER WL of the Boardwalk of Atlantic City. And times were irot like that. What some folks want to know is—will there be wedding bells, Wall Street? * * * Nick Montgomery has returned to Philly, taking with him his famous smile. Folks over Philly way are wondering what kind of time he had here. Better ask him. ```markdown ``` Saw that team of divine beauties—Hazel Coles and Maude Russell — the other night down at Smalls'. Gracious, they were good for sore eyes. *** Christola! Were you so interested in your boy friend that you couldn't even spare one dance for any one of "The Gang"? Don't be like that, Chris. *** Well, Lizzie. Did the famous Jack cost you your boy friend. Too bad! But we reap what we sow. *** Harold Teen isn't the only one who has a "Lil Lam's Lettuce." For lamp this: "How we do envy you Lamb! Where did you get your specialty—'Lamb's Lettuce' of Sugar Hill? You know whom we mean, that sweet someone with the pleasing personality of Convent Avenue. We are yearning for an introduction." Speak up, Lamb, 'spress yo'se'f. ** What has happened to Enid Clarke? We never see her any more. Come out of hiding. Enid. * * * Do you know that members of the Renaissance could put on a vaudeville show that would be a wow, for instance: "Pappy" Ricks can really sing and dance, so can "Fat" Jenkins. But the best dancer in the crowd is Harold Mayers. Slocum cuts a few steps too. It would be left to Saltch to be the "heavy lover," but methinks he would rather act the part of the "brute." (Tee! Hee!) "Longie" is and always will be the gentleman. And Eddie—the baby. 章 章 章 Sh! Here's a secret—maybe. I saw Elizabeth Welsh and Johnny Hudgins—between the sheets. Foolin'? No. Go down to the Eltinge Theatre and see for yourself. ```markdown ``` Marshall, communicate with us. We have something to tell you about Hazel. 'Tis good, so don't get excited. * * * All you dainty ladies who have a hankering after the "cave man" see Ernest Whitman. But beware of Isabelle Washington, for he's her sugar daddy in "Harlem." --- Ha! Ha! Billy Andrews. We had our suspicions that you were a sweetback, but now since we've seen our "Harlem" we are in the know. --- Now we're wise to you, Miss Hilda! So you have roped the "Dude." have you? Oh well, it's none of our business, but just the same you have looked cute to many others. * * * Earl Dancer had a too bad party in Poindexter's, Monday night. Such celebrities as—Cora Green, Freddie Washington, Al Moore, Maude Russell, Jack Johnson, Mildred Hudgins, Billie Yarbo, and others—whoopced down to the bricks, and farther down. Oop! ** A certain well-known Alhambra fan went to see the show five times last week. Her reason—Edgar Hayes was upon the stage! 幸幸幸 After the Breakfast Dance at the Renaissance, four well known Uptown New Yorkers were seen riding in Eazell Dunford's Packard. Preesy ARL SMALLS” ES a Pe ae ale ie we ro) Te ee RADISE . , Sana batt: Sea daniel (1-1) sip on, TT rot ‘Friday, March 1, 1939 . It ‘ea ‘ ce CLUB ik. gts ee nm t I ] \ | an SAY, HAVE YOU ever visited the Lenox, Club between 142d and 143d Streets, on the cast side of Lenox Ave- nue?" Well, yer sure have missed a lot, bozo, .and that ain’t maybe. Here’s a nifty little retreat with an Ofay at- mosphere, genial hospitality, and hum- ming vitality, plus good entertainment and. music. Cliff Jackson’s “Krazy Kats” do the jazzing and they're sure the kat’s meow. When they swing into action, oh boy; the feet that don’t keep time surely must be either dead or paralized. But what'll just about please you the % Bs aoe i ys " - x most is that peppy little revue, headed by the giorious Lena Wilson, the ador- able “Dotty” Belle, the fascinating “Billie” Wilde, and the winsome Gwend- lyne Posey. ‘Then there's that won- drous Louis Coles and his dancing boys, the two Lawrences, surnames Miller and Darden. Louis is the pro- ducer. The music is by Claude Austin and the lyrics framed by clever Mon- ette Moore. And last but not least, the six little hoofing queens are the misses Juanita Sylvester, Gladys Webster, Francis Smith, Anita Bogarte, Selma Sales. and Mildred (Dimples) Williams. * * * WE DROPPED in on Dude Adams the other night and, say, well if this lad hasn't the greatest line this side of the Rocky Mountains, no one else has. Dude greeted us like a long lost brother, despite the fact that he had seen us just twenty-four hours pre- viously. This new enterprise !s In the center of Harlem nite-life at 194 West 134th Street. Yep, you've guessed it, kiddo, “Barron’s Exclusive Club” is the name of the new addition to Harlem nite life. This famous old amusement cen- ter has been reopened under Mr. Adams’ guiding hand. But this old establish- ment is in new hands—that’s why we called at a new club. Here, too, they have a revue and it’s a corking good one, all things con- sidered. The principals are “Billie” Wallace, “Baby” Banks, Arneita John- son and “Bobbie” Coles. The stepping queens are Mattie Godwin, “Goldie” Sisco, Ray Tucker, Hazel Valentine, Rosa Blake, and Helen Dunbar. t+ * & SEVERAL NEW faces appeared in Smalls’ Paradise Revue this week. All of the new members are in the chorus. They are: Edna Soaz, Jennie Salmon, an@ Marion Tyler. They replay the Misses Peggy Sheppard, Mabel Nicholas, and Dotty Turner. . For a real nite of spicy, thrilling en- tertainment, here’s where you will find it. The revue is a pippin and that Paradise orchestra, “Just Too Bad.” . * * @ DOROTHY JENKINS is once again strutting her stuff at the Sugar Cane Club on Fifth Avenue.. Oh boy, and here’s the spot for a wild evening and a glorious time. * * * Miss Virginia Wheeler, off stage, as well as on, who, besides being a per- fect dancing darling to any fair to middlin setting, is one of the most pop- ular girls in the “revue world”. Vir- xwinia has side stepped the wintry blasts of the frozen North by the sim- ple process of transporting an other- wise three months of hard work to the balmy air and restful shores of West LOUIS ARMSTRONG — The Kornet King — This Saturday and Sun- day, Savoyites will be given an exceptional treat when Louis Arm- strong starts blowing his trumpet. This sensation- al King of the Kornet has been enticed away from the West at a tre- mendous cost by the Savoy managers, for these two nites. That’s the Savoy policy. The best—at any price. Don’t miss this treat! i’..m Beach, Florida. Oh yea, her ad- dress is 908 Sixth Street. * * * One more night club—the Spider Web —has been added to Harlem's Whoopee Palaces. Joseph Bagley, Danny Henry and Oscar Hammerstein have joined hands to put over the new club which is housed in the home of the former Vodeo at 127th Street adn Seventh Ave- nue under the Alhambra Theatre. The formal opening took place Thursday night with a Johnnie Vigal revue, fea- turing Edna Taylor, Bertha Ricks, Al Vigal, Nat Wilson, a Brown Skin Beau- ty Chorus composed of Bertha Young. Prankie Maxwell, Joyce Richardson. Alma Sutton, Hilda Smith, Margaret Fenner, Anna Humphrey and Billie Wilson, and Ed Dowell’s Band. ** * Now here’s a fellow who needs no in- troduction—Earl “Snakehips’ Tucker. But he needs to be commended for his continuous generosity. He’s never too tired to render his services to please his most appreciative audiences. Lordy! 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Pipe: the glacial Mr. Calvin Coolidge descening a stair- cnse with the effervescing Charlotte Greenwood; Paul Meeres holding a cig- wrette in Halem in 1928; the effulgent Marguerite Namara of Mexico City wearing bull-fighter’s trappings—(Cap- tion: Just a bit of bull-throwing by Namara); His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales “in every conceivable position, stage of development and ha- biliment, including uniforms of sajior. jockey and beef-eater"; Taylor Gordon (our own ‘faylor) getting his first break; Theda Bara in a feline attitude, pulling her hair; Sophia ‘fucker in striped bloomers. The ‘belt” is repre- sented by La Baker fetchingly nude, “posterlor parts ahoy,” (apologies to Eric Walrond); Adaleaide Hall, Paul Robeson, Harold Jackman and Louis Cole. It is like seeing the Lord’s prayer an the head of a pin, and vastly more amusing is this “Gallery with a Soul.” es * 8 Something quite different is on view at the more conventional Ainslee Gal- leries, 677 Fifth Avenue. Isidora New- man its exhibiting until March 2nd a group of “Negro and Creole Legends” in water color. These pictures carry with them a quality that is penetrat- Ing. Although done in a naive manner, at the same time they show the adroit- ness of a sophisticated hand. Miss Newman's colors are warm, and some- thing of the verdure of Louisiana is breathed into these aquarelles, I lked especially “‘Befo’ the Planting,” a lovely drawing showing the return of a band after a funeral. (Signed) Basil Winter. NEWARK, N. J. Notes by HARRY W. BURROUGHS. --- That boxing bout between those two giant, heavy punching, courageous Negroes, Al Walker, of Jacksonville, Fla., and Big Bill Hartwell, of Kansas City, which was held Wednesday evening at the Newark Armory, which Refereed Henry Lewis of Newark called a draw, isn't often seen, and isn't likely to be seen in many, many years to come. Walker's comeback electrified the crowd, which stood on its feet in the final two rounds. When an ofay writer, who writes for the foremost sporting paper in Newark, named Joe Donovan, states that the sporting world knows why those Negro fighters, the good Negro boxers, are always held in check, one can guess that this bout was well worth the price of admission and going miles to see. * * * It is always best to give someone flowers and congratulations when they are living so that they can enjoy the same. We have one brother in our midst who's name will live forever in Elkdom. This brother is Charlie Clark, Pride of Newark's Treasurer and Steward. Always on the job, serving from sunrise to sunset, ever on the alert, pleasing, obliging and courteous to members, friends, and visitors alike. What would Pride of Newark do without a Charlie Clark? At the Belmont Avenue School last Tuesday evening, Student Council defeated Newark Elks 28-19. "Doby" Ward and Sam Bea were in the limelight for the Council. *** While over in the big city last week, ran across "Babe" Lewis. Newark's own "Babe" who will be remembered as Newark's champion exponent of the Blues. He was all the rage about a year back. "Babe" and his gang are at present featured on Broadway in a high class production. *** Also saw "Chappie" Gardner, who went back to selling hair straightener, after "Pay Day", that dramatic production hung out the S. O. S. sign. * * * Met Miss Blanche Thompson, one of the stars of Irving Miller's Brownskin Models. She is the cute little Miss with the form divine, who makes baldhead row wish that they were twenty years younger She and the Brownskin Models are at the Orpheum Theatre this week. * * * One young, energetic young man, who recently moved into our community, in the person of George Brice, who is establishing and managing the Southern Aid Society Insurance Company, certainly needs to be spoken of. Mr. Brice was Howard University star quarterback from 1911 to 1916. He was on the invincible team of Howard that was not scored upon for four consecutive seasons. We had a friendly talk about old times concerning things that were performed in by-gone days. Mr. Brice was some pitcher also in his day, and when he was Captain of Howard's baseball team, took his team South, winning 22 straight victories, defeating some of the best teams in the Southland. * * * Misses Daisy King, Ruth Parker, and W. W. H. CASSELLE MORTICIAN Courteous Considerate Service 913-15-17 South 17th St. Philadelphia, Pa. Office Tel. Harlem 4334 Res. 2508 7th Ave., Apt. 2 Tel. Bradhurst 3890 THOS. H. KIRTON LICENSED EMBALMER FUNERAL DIRECTOR 40 WEST 184th ST., NEW YORK Anna Banks visited Sunlight Lodge in Trenton at a formal affair last Friday evening in the company of Mr. Wm. Stuyvesant of New Brunswick. * * * Married, single, divorced, or otherwise, everyone seems to enjoy themselves at the Saturday night dancing class at Dreamland Academy. A certain young man, married, a father, is there when the orchestra arrives, and never misses a dance, and stays until they play Home, Sweet, Home. * * * Miss Ruth Parker is planning a trip to Washington, D. C., shortly, to see a certain friend at Howard University. Quite sure some one in Newark will be homesick until she returns. * * * What is the trouble Louise Dawson? Join in the crowd and don't sit in the corner and look so downhearted and act like a wallflower. Has the boy-friend forsaken you? * * * A certain married lady was out the other evening and I'll tell the wide, wide world that she certainly made Whoople and did not let any grass grow under her feet. Does Husband know that you are out Mrs. —? *** Does Hilton Johnson and his Jazz Hounds produce the goods? For crying out loud I'll tell the world that they do! Hilton's waltzes are knockouts! * * * Spurgen Robinson, the Prince of Bachelors, certainly does strut his stuff with the ladies. Be yourself, Robbie! * * * It certainly behooves everyone to see "Smiling Jimmy Wheeler," to see him when he waltzes with the fair damsels. That beautiful execution of the feet and graceful carriage would make all others sit up and take notice. * * * Chester Wheeler, son of Jimmy Wheeler won second choice last Friday evening at the Orpheum Theatre Opportunity contest. This youngster looks promising and certainly has the goods. Well he happens to be a chip off the old Block. * * * In an extra period of play. Newark Elks Basket Ball team defeated the Tuxedo Tigers at Elks Dreamland Academy, last Sunday evening, to a capacity house. Ray Murphy, Captain of the Elk's team was the Tuxedo's downfall, and once he got started he could not be stopped for the red light. Manager Joseph West, of the Newark Elks, is going to bring some banner attractions in the near future, as the turnout of the basketball fans warrant it. Now strut your stuff. Joe, Old Boy! --- NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT by IOLA WILLIS. * * * The Jolly Four Club, Inc., had a Valentine dance, Thursday nite at the Odd fellows' hall. I don't know exactly what it is, but there is something about those Jolly Four dances that really gets it. Of course, they always have exceptional music. Johnny Butts and his band played this time and they can make you step. The crowd was good—not immense, but the spirit and spirits made up for any deficit in numbers. *** Mr. and Mrs. James Sands announce the birth of a son—Herbert Earl—on February 14th at, the St. Rephael Hospital. Mrs. William Tribbet, Sr., is convalescing from a recent illness. Mrs. Harriet Johnson has recovered from the popular flu. Has anyone noticed the sad look in John Pace's eyes since L. Mills left town? John is a sad looking somebody and lives at 65 Dixwell Avenue. Frank Emery of 41 Foote Street, gave a party celebrating his birthday—the last of his teens. What pretty girls attended! 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Drew, former famous athlete, now a prominent attorney of Hartford, Conn., presented a bill of equal rights to the State Legislature of Connecticut on last Monday. Mr. Drew is a representative of the Democratic Party of Hartford. He was assisted by many white representatives in this effort, and it is sincerely hoped that this bill will receive consideration. * * * Samuel Day of Webster Street is still convalescing at his residence. *** The New Haven Girls of the Community House took a trouncing from the Bridgeport Girls last Saturday evening to the tune of 29-9. Mrs. Pope, why do you do me like you do, do, when you know how I feel about you? D. C. Ethel Franklin of New York has been visiting here with her sister, Lenora Franklin. Well now! Somebody wants to set Bill, the Banker, straight—just like this: That he had better get himself another girl for a party answering to the name of Chipyee has taken his flame. 'Tis said, Bill. 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She is a Senior at the University of Kansas, and Basileus of Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha. [Image of a person with a bald head and a neutral expression]. Mrs. Billy Smith won first prize. Consolation to Mrs. DeNoval Unthank. Those present at this lovely affair were Mesdames G. W. Brown, L. W. Turner, Lewis, Margaret Day, B. Mayberry, E. Jeffries, Joe Herriford, Jr. Billy Smith, Unthank, Calloway, McCampbell, Clay, O. D. Pyles, F. Davis, WILLA I. PULLAM, the char Arthur Pullam of Kansas City, M ity of Kansas, and Basileus of Alpha. Pearl Stewart, Portland, Oregon, G. Page, B. E. Eblon, and Misses Elise Mountain and Alpha Morgan. Mrs. Fairfax and Mrs. Lamb were assisted by Mesdames Watson and Gritten. * * * Miss Arvella Carroll, charming member of the younger set was declared the winner of the "Perfect Leg" contest held Monday night at Paseo hall. Miss Carroll lives in Kansas City, Kansas, and is a graduate of Sumner High. Mrs. Hazel Roberts was second and Miss Dine Pratt. third. Mesdames L. W. Turner, L. M. Tillman, and W. J. Tompkins entertained the Beta Omega Chapter of the A. K. A. and twenty-four guests Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. W. Turner on Brooklyn Avenue; 500 was played. Miss Tino Blanchard won the guest prize and Miss GayneM Mason consolation. Miss Louise Unthank won the Club prize and Miss Eunice Bacote consolation. * * * Dr. and Mrs. S. S. Hill have as guest a. Rhodella White of Columbus, b. Mrs. Hill's sister. Elijah Cole, formerly of Kansas City, and of Pittsburgh, Kansas, was in the second week. THE beautiful and spacious home of Mrs. Wm. Fairfax was a fitting background for the beautiful gowned ladies that assembled to play cards Tuesday afternoon at a bridge luncheon given by Mrs. Fairfax and her charming sister, Vallie Lamb, honoring their guest, Mrs. Ruth Williams, of Oakland, California. Mrs. Williams having visited New York City and other points East is enroute home via Los Angeles. A delicious luncheon was served in courses. A long to be remembered reading was beautifully rendered by Miss Alpha Morgan of the Y. W. C. A., entitled "A Woman's Vengeance." Mrs. L. V. Miller was the charming hostess to the original "500" club Tuesday at her Palatial home on the Paseo. Mrs. Pearl Stewart, of Portland, Oregon, a proxy, won first prize, and Mrs. Jessie Jones received the booby. Mrs. Louveda Weathers of St. Louis Courtesy of Squires Studio forming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mo. She is a Senior at the Univers- Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Mo., who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. James Jeffries, and Mr. Jeffries, left Saturday night for her home. The Young People's Fellowship Guild of St. Augustine's Episcopal Church will give a silver tea Sunday, March 3, at the Y. W. C. A. * * * The date of the Annual Fashion show sponsored by the Wheatley Provident hospital auxiliary No.2 will be April 4, at Convention hall, Rehearsals will start March 4. *** The Portella Girls entertained with a Dutch supper Sunday at the Residence of Miss Genevie Swinney 4320 Broadway in honor of the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Maceo Williams. Guests were: Dr. and Mrs. V. O. Wilkenson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Weston, Mrs. June C. Johnson, Misses V. Jackson, N. McKinney, M. McGee, E. Jackson, M. Savage, E. Riley, G. Swinney, L. Brown, Messrs. M. Shaffer, K. Tucker, P. Hawkins, R. Cole, G. Johnson, Dr. Harris, Mr. Fleming, E. Locke, A. Smith and A. Hogan. * * * Clio Art Club held its regular meeting last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Alma Morrison who has been unable to meet this year on account of SOUTH CENTER YWCA ARMORY YWCA REGAL SAVOY CHICAGO Ar would require a broad sweep of imagination to conceive of anything more beautiful than the wedding of Miss Elsie Evans to Atty. J. Everett Harris of Louisville, Ky., on last Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p. m., at the Chicago residence of Miss Anna Malone in South Parkway. Miss Evans was truly the prettiest bride I have ever seen. Her bridal gown was of white tulle and the finest of laces. The veil hung gracefully from her shoulders while her head and ears covered with rare laces made her resemble a queen in court attire. Mrs. Violette Kennedy Beasley was her matron of honor, and Miss Thelma Taylor of Cleveland, Ohio, was maid of honor. The bride's mother, Mrs. Samuel J. Evans, Rev. and Mrs. Everett Harris, Mrs. Violette Kennedy Beasley and Miss Thelma Taylor were in the receiving line. There were about thirty guests present, some were, Mr. and Mr.s R. S. Abbott, Dr. and Mrs. W. Grant Dail, Mr. and Mrs. Vance Anderson, Miss Lucille Owens, Miss Hortense Hall, Mrs. Julius Avendorph, Miss Jessica Anderson, Alderman and Mrs. Louis B. Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Bert Anderson, Dr. and Mrs. Chas. Thompson, Miss Edith Alman, Miss Elizabeth Neely, Dr. and Mrs. James R. White, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Speedy. Laurence Abernathy played the wedding march. The reception was held at 6:30 p. m. where three hundred guests attended and many beautiful gifts were received. The bride and groom will make their home in Louisville, Ky. Chicago society has begun to trek to their annual mid-winter play grounds. During these cold days they usually go where the sun shines brightly. Mrs. Inez Dickerson and Mrs. Ione Trice who have already been away a month motoring over Georgia, will return about the first of March. Mrs. Helen J. Thorne, wife of Dr. Norwood Thorne, is enjoying herself in the Golden City of Los Angeles; Atty. Violette Anderson-Johnson and Mrs. Clifford Tavernier will join the Chicago colony in Hot Springs, Ark., where they will meet Mrs. N. K. McGill and Mrs. Edward Richey, Mrs. Alberta Moore Covington and Atty. Edith Sampson are expected to leave for the popular resort within a few days. * * * Harry Brady seems to be running loose out there in San Francisco. Girls you had better watch him. Mr. Brady was guest at dinner at the home of Mrs. B. H. Alford, 924 45th Street, Oakland, Cal. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, Mr. Beady and Mr. and Mrs. Bert. After dinner the party took a trip to Frisco, to Golden Gate Park, to Sea Rocks, then ending up with a delightful trip through the world's famous China Town in San Francisco. * * * Mr. and Mrs. William R. Abrams, 1819 Oregon Street, Berkeley, Cal., also entertained the popular Mr. Brady of Chicago at dinner. They also were host illness of her mother. Ever on the alert, our very capable president, Mrs. Sarah Radford, had secured some interesting numbers for our program which included discussions of Negro in history, music and art. Mrs. Cora Fisher favored us with a paper on the History of the Negro in Music. It was clear that much thought and research had been given it. She concluded with two beautiful numbers of her own composition. Much technique was displayed in both numbers. W. R. Howell, teacher of history in Lincoln high school gave us a most interesting talk tracing Negro history through art. * * * Miss Ray Rucker was hostess to the Junior Matrons' Club Tuesday afternoon. Bridge was played, Mrs. L. V. Miller winning first prize, Mrs. Virgil Caldwell the booby. *** Mrs. R. T. Coles, 2327 Lydia Ave., wife of R. T. Coles, principal of Garrison school, passed away Thursday afternoon after an illness of three months. Mrs. Coles was prominent in club and Fraternal work. The deceased leaves a husband R. T. Coles; son, Harry Coles, Chicago, and sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Coles Lee. * * * Young Jack Thompson again came out winner in ten rounds with Gentleman "Ham" Jenkins, Denver, Colo., at Convention Hall Monday night. to Mr. and Mrs. John Lane. California is alright. ☆ ☆ ☆ It has been said that the reason for so many of our society leaders leaving for different parts of the country, is because the gangsters are after them. But I don't believe it. *** Mrs. Maggie Loomis, 66 East 53rd Street, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Wheeler Richards, St. Louis, Mo. * * * Mr. Howard J. Ward with his mother, Mrs. Ward and sister, Karlotta, of Brooklyn, N. Y., have moved to Chicago and are stopping for a week at the Vincennes Hotel. They have leased a house in the 3500 block in South Parkway. * * * Atty. & Mrs. Clifford Tavernier entertained at midnight last Wednesday with a musicale and buffet luncheon honoring Abbie Mitchell. Garland Anderson. Author of "Appearances" and Jo Jo Green, star of the production, were asked to share honors with the brilliant soprano. Prof. and Mrs. Harrison Emanuel, Chas. Mills of London. Eng., Mme. Minetta Byron, Marie Brooks, and Hazel Thompson Davis were the artist guests giving pleasure to the party. Others who enjoyed the party were the Robert Mayses, C. Francis Stradfords, Walter Speedys, Robert Gilesea, Charlie Links, Robert Chatmans, Robert Wades, Mrs. Maude Williams, Mrs. Ida McDonald, Leslie Thompson, husband of Mme. Mitchell; David Mauson, Claude Barnett, Bindley Cyrus and Percival Prattis. * * * Mrs. Vance Anderson and her sister, Miss Lucille Owens, were hostesses to a theatre party for Miss Elsie Evans and her bridal attendants on last Monday evening. Those in the party were, Mrs. Samuel Evans, Miss Thelma Taylor of Cleveland, Mrs. Anthony Beasley, Miss Elizabeth Neeley and Miss Edith Alman. * * * Miss Laura V. French. 4809 Champlain Avenue, entertained the Triangle 500 Club last Saturday evening. It was a unique affair. * * * Mrs. Joseph Bibb, 4843 St. Laurence Avenue. entertained the members of the Classique Club at her home last Thursday evening. ★ ★ ★ Ralph Loomis is enjoying the sunshine in Hot Springs, Ark., those cold days. * * * Mrs. Mattle Nichols of Memphis, Tenn., has returned home after visiting Mrs. S. G. Lane. 3722 Langley Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Esto Jones announce their marriage which took place February 7th at the home of Rev. M. T. Martin, 5240 Prairie Avenue. After the ceremony they received a few friends at their home at 5220 Michigan Avenue. Mrs. Jones was formally Miss Mamie Gray of Atlanta, Ga. THE INTER-STATE TATTLER GO REGAL SAVOY For Advertising and Circulation Call Lawrence G. Abernathy, District Representative 642 EAST 64th STREET, APT 1 Peggy Denison Overby, Society Editor Mrs. Erma Ford Murphy of Philadelphia, Penn., has been visiting Mrs. William Nupee, 5622 Wabush Avenue, left for Kansas City, Mo., and other Western points. She was highly entertained here. * * * Miss Josephine Anderson, 5854 Michigan Avenue, is ill at her home. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Anderson. We hope for her a speedy recovery. *** Mr. and Mrs. Houston S. Schweich. 6639 Champlain Avenue. entertained with a Valentine party last Thursday evening at their home honoring the Evans-Harris briday party. Smart Styles For Men By MARQUE C. NEAL "The Peaked Lapel for the Young Man" The man whose pride is his wardrobe—whether it be extensive or limited—especially concerns himself about the finer points in his scheme of dressing, since they play the important role in proper attire. The selection of his suitings, the hang of his coat and trousers, the grace and line of his lapels are considered some of the finer points. The lapel, which I shall discuss in detail, is merely decorative, but is a coat's greatest asset, and is an item which cannot be overlooked. The two styles used on sack coats are the "notch" and the "peaked." The peaked lapel is especially effective for the young man who is attracted to the two-button sack coat, as illustrated in the sketch. It has been designed for this type of coat, because of the long lines that are necessary for its use, and tends to give a slenderizing effect. In the articles that are to follow weekly in this column, I will discuss the very latest fashions for men, with the hope that they will interest each male reader and aid him in the proper selection of his wearing apparel. Maurice Hunter Creative Model (Continued from page 3) Ruotole. He has posed for classes in the School of Applied Art, Rochester; the Yale School of Fine Arts, Pratt Institute, Hartford Art School and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His most enduring poses, perhaps, are those included in the murals of the Monroe County Savings Bank in Rochester—the work of Ezra Winter. Varied and interesting as his career has been, Maurice Hunter is restless and dissatisfied. He yearns to go on the stage. The Interstate Tattier resumes its monthly presentation of stage celebrities on the second Friday in March, when it will sponsor the Negro Achievement Hour. A studio party of exceptional character is being arranged and friends of the Negro Achievement Hour will be pleased with the program. Theophilus Lewis, dramatic critic, will be the guest speaker. Mh we y Ve Asa | =a Via jon Pay WS) 4 wi w oy evn wal mI g » a SOR | ot Gee. thy oe Oo » GaK ANS Sa = YOU in, CY \ : ere vy Ss eS Sy = a LN eae fi yl hes \e > > x Ny PAE iY , YOB! Ere@.s ay ’ Cia Ga ~ an N _—~,,t yy Ce Bk ZA MS ref Oa 1 Wa Note: This column is a medium through which desired letters. Data written In pencil will not s be considered. The Tattler does not assume persons: may’ be Introduced ‘to congenial conv responsibility for the good faith of correspond- panions. No names published. A stamped en- ents, Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lone- velope enclosed will insure the forwarding of some Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler, Pp Priday, March 1, 1929 “If you had no one near you Who would try to cheer you, You'd be lonesome, too.” By Jackie Nobile. (Tattler invokes the Muse and —have sen ye such poetry?) “You have helped and cheered me, so I feel it my duty to try and cheer someone else. Of course you are a perfect genius when it comes to the art of cheering, but maybe this missive I am sending to the poor unfortunate boy shut off from the world will cheer him. And Jackie dear, here is a little satire that came to my mind while thinking of you. Give it the ‘once-over’ and if it is worthwhile, please publish it with my compli- ments and admiration for you: ‘When the day is dark and dreary, And the heart is worn and weary, One little dime, what does it : matter? Go and buy yourself a Tattler.’” *_ + * (We are not sure whether fine feathers make fine birds but we do know that they help to make the chicken attractive). “Please help me to find a nice young man about 28 or 30. Must be brown skin, not under 5 ft. 6, dress well—nice looking, of course. One who would like a nice pal. I am brown skin, 5 ft. 4. 28, weigh 145. Like all out-door sport. os ¢ (A real New Yorker wishes suc- cess for our magazine). “Please bring a little sunshine into my dark and lonely life. I would appreciate a girl who would be loyal, sincere and true, age 23 to 28; color doesn’t matter. I am light brownskin, 5 ft. 10, weigh 164 lbs. Friends say I am nice look- ing and I have a sunny disposition. I was born and raised in New York City. Hope your paper has gteat success. * * * (Young lady desires a feminine pal, along with one of opposite sex). “Am young woman said to be of pleasant disposition, 23 years old, brown skin passable in looks, fair hair and attractive. 5 ft. 4 in. and weigh 135 lbs. Mavhe. dear Jackie. you can put mé in fotch with some nice girl about my age or younger that would be a real friend and pal.” * = *. (Which is the more to be de- sired, good looks or pleasing per- sonality?) “Please, dear Jackie, I am a young business girl very lonely. light with long black hair and neat. Am 26, five feet. two inches. Would like to meet a good man with vleasing personality.” 3 * * © uly New York giris need re- “\ and must not be more than -r less than 28). %, Iam very lonely, in fact so ‘% I am almost sick at the gt of it, I would like very to meet some lady who de- friendship. Am 28, brown desired letters. Data written In pencil will not be considered. The Tattler does not assume responsibility for the good faith of correspond- ents, Address Jackie Nobile, Editor of Lone- some Hearts Column, Inter-State Tattler. skin, have Junior High School edu- cation, neat, sincere and truthful —and not so very bad looking; 1 think I can pass.” * * * (Here is another of the boys broadcasting for cheer. Won't you help push back the shadows?) “Would ask you to put me in contact with a person to cheer me in my hour of gloom. Am 5 ft. 4, weight 135 lbs., dark brown skin; not bad looking. 30 years of age. ‘Would like to correspond with someone near my age or older— someone to cheer me. Do not care what color she is as long as she is good of heart.” * * (An observant bystander gives vivid picture which convinces one that perhaps after all, our methods of dealing with society’s recalci- trants may be improved upon). “Would you kindly oblidge and forward my name and address tc the lady who is desirous of writ: ing to the unfortunate fellows? I admire her courage and spirit, “Since my sojourn here I have noticed that our race is the only one that completely ostracizes and forgets its unfortunates. You would be surprised to note the number of young men here whose mothers, sweethearts and friends have for- gotten them. It is heart-rending to note the anxiety upon the coun: tenances of the men as each day the mail man begins to call names. and were you here to observe the anguish of disappointment when their names are not called, you would realize why so many appeal to you to help them. Most of the fellows here are young and are not beyond the reformation stage, and if encouraged, could be made to realize that crime does not pay. I want to commend and thank you for your kind efforts in their be- half and feel that some way—some how—some day. you will be justly paid.” * * * “J have been reading your col- umn for sometime and each time with a new hope, But I am getting a bit discouraged now, as all of the young men seem to want girls that possess beauty of both fea- tures and figure—and also hair. Beauty is wonderful, I admit, but everybody is not born so lucky. I happen to be one, as I do not pos- sess either of the three. But I am respectable with good qualities. I was born in old Virginia, light brown skin, 30 years old, 5 ft. 514 inches tall, weigh 151 Ibs. I like music and all kinds of clean sports. If somewhere in this big city there is a true lonely heart that is looking for an honest-to- goodness pal, I would be glad to meet him. as I am very lonely and will certainly try to make his life a little brighter than mine has been since I have been in New York City. He must not be under my age or height and none but the true of heart and single need answer.” - * * (This is an attractive descrip- {on of a young man whose photo s good to look upon). “tT am from a good family. To ny knowledge I have never been sick, have good teeth, do not use tobacco or drinks in any form. Am religious, do not use profanity. Am an agriculturist and auto me- chanic by trade. Play the uke and a little tennis. Neat in appearance and considered attractvie. Would like young lady pleasant to look upon, well-bred, healthy . strong and vigorous, decent and respecta- ble. A country girl without bob- ped hair is preferred. x ke (“O wad some power the giftie gie us, to see ourselves as ithers see us: it wad frae mony a blun- der free us, and foolish notion.’) “With your kind favor I have a few lines to go on the print for the Lonesome Heart Column. Would like the acquaintance of a young lady of 19 years interested in increasing of my income—loan- ing $5,000 that would raise $75,000. Write to me and prove your merit for further correspondence or mat- rimony. Am young, ambitious, good- looking and of the social type.” * € * “I was looking over the Tattler ag usual I saw something that made me write you. The little lady that is 17 and a little short, I think I would make a nice fellow for her. After she sends me her picture I will send her one of mine. I am 18 and will be 19 this com- ing month. Won’t that be just too bad? I am 5 ft. 4. Am a dark brown, but a sweet Brown.” ee 8 (This one characterized by tone of politeness) “Will be very grateful if you can get me in touch with that lone- some young lady who hails from Jersey. or if not she, some petite young lady, brownskin, above 18 years and not over 26. I am 26 good-looking and of dark complex- ion. Snapshots promptly exchang- ed, Oh, pardon me, I nearly forgot to mention my weight—140 Ibs. and height is 5 ft. 8 inches. wens Ii, JACKSON and SYRA- CUSE, N.Y. eee The funeral of Mrs. Mary Parrish. of East Fayette Street, was held on Mon- day afternoon from the A. M. E. Zion Church, of which she was a faithful member. Mrs. Farrish was also a mem- ber of the Eastern Star and the Court ef Calantha. Rey. R. A. G. Foster per- formed ceremony. + * *€ What has hecome of the division of the N. A. A. C. P. in this city? Mr. President, it is up to you and your co- workers to get on the job and put over a program that is worth while. Let it be a get-to-gether movement. . * * Mrs. Lonnie Theus Little, of Home- stead, Pa., daughter of Mrs. Ollah Theus, proprietress,of the Savoy Hotel, who underwent an operation about two weeks ago, is improving at this writ- ing. -_ * © A large gathering attended the Co- lonial Supper Dance, under the auspices of the Woman's Club, on Thursday avening at the Dunbar Center. ALLO a Ue mn | oa ¢ “ | (4 j GON | lb i BE | Oy Be } | rile, “ | Lc err eR RI HAZEL ABRAHAMS: Why is it tha there are no real outstanding colored girl athletes? ANS.: Because there has been no sus tained organized effort to train and develop colored girl athletes as has been the case with every great woman athlete of the opposite groups. > « * & JOHNNY EDWARDS: Whom do you think were the five greatest colored lightweights from 1900 to 1929? ANS.: Joe Gans, (the original) Sam Langford, Bobby Dobbs, Jack Black- burn, and Rufe Turner. * ** * JAMES THOMPSON:Who were the greatest colored women singers of musical comedy? ANS.: Black Patti. Anna Cook Panky. Abbie Mitchell. Fanny Wise. Flo- tence Mills, Ada Overton Walker. Sarah Green Byrd. and Ethel Waters. *. *- * CHARLES EDMONSON: Who origi- nated dancing up and down. the steps which has been done a number of times in the Lafayette Theatre? ANS.: Bill. (Bojangles) Robinson. colored, who is one of the world’s greatest dancers. =e * HARRY JOHNSON: Did Johnny Hud- gins originate the pantomime comedy he employs? ANS.: No. The first colored actor to introduce this form of entertainment so far as we know. was Bert Wil- liams. sof ALBERT JONES: Why can’t colored newspaper men publish a daily pa- per? ANS.: Two VERY good reasons: first. lack of money; second, lack of trained newspaper employees. ee JAMES OVERLEER: Is Oscar De Priest, Congressman elect from Chi- cago, Illinois, the first colored Con- gressman? ANS.: No. Shortly after the Civil War a number of the southern states sent colored men to Congress. ee * HARRIET THOMAS: Who was or is the greatest colored American Poet? ANS.: Paul Lawrence Dunbar. * * * VERA G: How many women. besides Miss Gertrude Ederle have swum the English Channel? Who are they and in what country are they? ANS.: Five besides Miss Ederle Miss Clemington Corson. U. S.. Miss Mer- cedes Gleitz.- Eng.. Mrs. Tvy Gill. Ene. Miss Ivy Hawke, Eng. Miss Hilda Sharp. U. S. * .- * ELMER D.: What is the name of the horse that won the Kentucky Derby in 1914? What weight did he carry? ANS.: Old Rosebud. Weight, 114. eee Questions received no later than Monday of each week will be an- swered In the next Issue of the Inter-State Tattler. # NOTICE There Is mall at the Tattler office for the following people: Miss Ethel Sheppard Miss Lillian Page Miss Letitia E. Brown Miss Inez Dennis Mr, Fletcher Henderson Mr, A. E. White Mr. Johuny Hudgins Medical Notes. G*PwLITIC involvement of the J heart muscle and valves and of the large and small arteries is 8 yery common -cause of serious ge disability and i death, especially a in persons under Sete the age of 40. et Syphilis of the ca heart and blood — vessels may ex- rs ist without marked symp toms and may s not be detected 7 until consider- able damage has bs been done. For this reason every person affected with syphilis should be carefully examined for lesions of the heart and blood ves- sels in order that prompt and ade- quate treatment therefor may ‘be provided. Agina pectoris (severe, sharp, irregular pain in the chest, with suffocation and fainting) in young persons is often caused by syphilis, Aortic regurgitation (the back- ward flowing of blood into the heart) or often called leaking heart, is often found in the young syphilitic. If the walls of the aorta (large blood vessel leading from the heart supplying the entire body) are involved, dilitation and bulg- ing of the walls may occur, pro- ducing a condition known as aneurysm (an-u-rizm). This condi- tion is very disabling and distres- sing as the aneurysm is apt to rup- ture causing sudden death. Hem- orrhage in the brain producing paralysis in the young adult strongly suggests syphilitic ar- teries. Sudden death may also re- sult from a weakened heart due to syphilitic inflammation of its mus- cles. A dull, more or less constant, pain beneath the breast bone, shortness of breath, palpitation and rapid beating occur in syphilis of the heart. DON’T let a persistent pain of this nature run on—consult your physician. 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On the COLLEGE AMPUS Lincoln University by "Markie" Parks SECRETARIAL Lincoln School 261-269 West 125th St., N.Y.C. Secretarial — Commercial Courses REGENTS AIDS Algebra, English, Grammar, Arithmetic—elementary and advanced, Social Science, Geography and U. S. History. Coaching License No. 1, N. Y. C. Teachers. ALL CIVIL SERVICE COURSES Descriptive Catalog on Request : : : Phone Mon. 3020. It struck me that my readers may like to know some of the nick-names that our fellows go by out here at School, so I'm going to start this week and give a few just to see how they go. Most of these names arise from some physical peculiarity of its bearer or from some feat the bearer has accomplished and has gone down in history. So here goes—First we have "Desprit Ambrose", a name borne by a graduate of the February Class, and who has been mentioned above. Johnson got his name because of his continual threatening to do something "desprit" to someone just like the little boy character in the comic section. Then there is "Lester De Pester", a name borne by a Freshie whose real name I do not know. Anyway he looks just like the Lester in the funny papers in size, clothes, glasses and everything else. There are many Chuccy's, Fat's, etc.. all because of a fellow's obesity just as there are numerous Slims and Consumptions because of a fellow's slenderness, but one of the most descriptive of all is the name "Hog-Jaws" which is borne by a certain musician on the campus. And then there is "Cushion-Head", a name that a certain big-headed basketball player on one of the Frat teams answers to. Here are a few more nick-names Everyone knows "Yung Creme", so called because of his great capacity for ice cream. If you don't know him I'll give you a hint; he plays a saxophone. And then there is "Yung Dumb" a name borne by an illustrious line of Lincolnites ever since I can remember. The wearers of this name get it from their unusual dumbness in class and elsewhere. And then there is "Big Lizz" a name borne by a certain New Yorker because the girl who runs around with him is rather large, a mere slip of a thing of abount 180 pounds. And last for this week we have "Banjo Eyes" the name given to a certain Pittsburghite because of his beau tiful large and expressive (?) eyes. I must go now. The sun is shining and there is a little wind blowing and the ice is fine so skating I go. Bye-bye. Wilberforce University By the I's BEHIND THE NEWS Al Hemsley they say you're quite a pugillist—it is certainly evident with all that heavyweight stuff you pull off in Xenia. We see you are wearing your Frat Pin Bill Spriggs—Gee! It stayed in the repair shop a long time. Hello Chief Davis. How is the Insurance Business? Your old friend Butch Calloway wants information about that new 25c Insurance Policy. He says he doesn't feel well, and he feels the need of some life insurance. * * * Percy you and your roommate "Red", have lots of business in Dayton. We often wonder what your racket is. * * * Miss Leo Butler, what is your game? We feel that if you make many more changes you will have made a drag with each of the male students. JURASSK NATIONAL BANK DUNBAR MA DUNGAR NATIONAL BANK DUNGAR NATIONAL BANK DUNGAR NATIONAL BANK Dunbar National Bank The above represents the entrance to the Dunbar National Bank, Eighth Avenue and 150th Street, which opened for business in September, 1928. It is sponsored by Mr. John D. Rockefeller, Jr., who is the principal stockholder, and is an attempt to bring to Harlem, the same type of courteous banking service rendered by the large downtown institutions. With the exception of the officers, all employees of the bank are of our race, and have shown an ability comparable with that of any banking establishment in New York. Since the opening day, four additional employees have been taken on, and a School --- * * * Howard University The Honorable Oscar DePriest, Congressman Elect from Illinois, will be guest of the Political Science Club at Howard University on Friday, March 1. Mr. DePriest will address the student body in Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel at noon and will deliver an informal talk at a luncheon to be held in his honor immediately following the Chapel exercises. This is one of the occasions in which the Political Science Club, whose President is Chas H. Manney, is endeavoring to stimulate among the student body as a whole, interest in Political subjects. DURBAN NATIONAL BANK DURBAN NATIONAL BANK number of promotions made, and a short time ago it was with great pride that Mr. George C. Loomis, Cashier, announced the acceptance of Mr. Fred R. Moore to serve on the Board of Directors. The Institution is equipped to render a complete banking service, including Commercial Accounts, Special Interest Accounts, Christmas Club, Purchase and Sale of Securities, Safe Keeping of Securities, Investment Advice, First Mortgages on Real Estate, within certain restrictions; and has already an excess of 3000 depositors on its books. The latter is a splendid tribute and response paid by Harlem to the founder of the enterprise. At the present time applications for stock are being taken by the Bank in behalf of Mr. Rockefeller at $52.00 per share, full payment to be made by July 1st, 1920; and, owing to the large number of applications received thus far, each individual has been limited to ten shares. The equipment o fthe bank includes every known modern device to safeguard depositors. The banking quarters have been laid out in a dignified and artistic manner, and a friendly atmosphere prevails. The same courteous reception is tendered to the small depositor as to his more fortunate brother. To quote the words of one of the officers, "Our depositors are not only our customers, they are our friends." --- *** The speaker at Howard University last Sunday morning was Dean William Martin Blanchard of DePauw University. The speaker was introduced by BANK OF NEW YORK The Honorable Roy O. West, Secretary of Department of Interior, who is an Alumnus of DePauw University and President of its Board of Trustees. President Mordecai W. Johnson presided. Special music was rendered by the University Choir. * * * On Saturday a luncheon was held in honor of Dean Blanchard by Professor Percy L. Julian, Head of the Department of Chemistry. Prof. Julian was a former pupil of Dean Blanchard at DePauw University, where he was graduated in 1920. *** Word has been received from Colonel Nevitt that the War Department has awarded Howard University a quota to consist of an R. O. T. C. Unit, not to exceed one hundred men accompanied by the R. O. T. C. Band for the Inaugural Parade. *** Monday evening the Committee on Public. Lectures of Howard University presented Sarojini Haidu in a lecture, the subject of which was "Interpretation of the Spiritual Life of India." Mme. Naidu is the first woman President of the Indian National Congress, elected by vote of the entire nation in 1925-26 and was formerly Mayor of Bombay. She is the first woman of India to make her efforts effective in meeting the problems of religion, education, and sociology of her country. --- She has been a close co-worker of Mahatma Gandhi. On Thursday evening Victor Wittgenstein was presented in a Piano Recital in Andrew Rankin Chapel. The artistic phrasing was among the best that has been heard at Howard University in many years. He gave a short talk as a background to his recital which placed his audience in a position to appreciate his work. The recital was free, as a result of the generous contribution of the services of the artist and was highly enjoyed by a most unappreciative audience. * * * Attorney Dale D. Drain was recently appointed to fill the chair in Corporation and Suretyship, made vacant by Professor James P. Schick, who recently resigned because of pressure of duties as President of the National Mortgage Investment Company. * * * Dr. Albert Bushnell Hart and The Honorable J. C. Napier, members of the Howard University Board of Trustees, recently addressed students of the Howard University Law School. *** Ernest F. Coleman and Robert L. Spivey have successfully passed the District of Columbia Bar Examination, while McKinley Battle has been admitted to the Bar of North Carolina: C. James Cottrell to New York; and Henry D. Espy, Missouri. TRACK NOTES by BERNIE BLANCHARD. The past week was a gala one for our athletes. At the National A. A. U. Championships, Phil Edwards and Charlie Major defeated fine fields to capture championship titles. Major defeated Harold Osborn by two inches in the running high jump. Edwards ran away from his field in the 600 yard run to set a new championship record and miss the World's record by 2-5 of a second. In view of the fact that these were the only race athletes competing, I think their showing more noteworthy than any past performance. * * * Friday afternoon in Jersey, -Brown and Liscombe of George Washington High School again came home with a piece of the pig. A third in the one-mile relay was their best: *** However, it was left to the midgets to produce the best races of the week. Entered in the Metropolitan Y. M. C. A. Championships, they immediately ran away with all events they entered, Webb, Alexander, and Mack finished in that order, in the fifty yard dash for boys under 125 pounds. Then Webb placed second in the standing broad jump. Not satisfied they proceeded to remove all competition in the 320 yd. relay, time 38 4-5 seconds, nearest team 39 3-5 seconds. All accounts admitted, books corrected, and all medals reported to the girls. Our boys certainly raised whoopee this past week. Watch this column! FALL UP NOW No Waiting Quick Service "Order Your Coal Now" 4458 4457 Harlem 4459 DOBBINS COAL CO., IN 138th St. at Madison A We Servb the Right "Weigh"